W.C. Wood Dehumidifier
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
- Electric shock
- About 2,500 units
- Incidents reported
Models
Brand
W.C. Wood recalls
3 official CPSC notices naming W.C. Wood, 1996–2005, across appliances and hvac & water heaters.
W.C. Wood recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 3
- units recalled, at least
- 114,500
- incident reports
- 45
- brands
- 3
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 2 of 3 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Dehumidifiers (1), Refrigerators (1), Freezers (1)
- Hazards identified
- Electric shock, Burn, Entrapment
- Categories
- Appliances, HVAC & Water Heaters
- Latest notice
- September 27, 2005
- Earliest notice
- February 14, 1996
W.C. Wood recall model numbers
Every model number named in a W.C. Wood recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
28 model numbers
Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators · 05-279 · 2005
W.C. Wood Dehumidifier · 03-019 · 2002
W.C. Wood dehumidifier recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a dehumidifier.
W.C. Wood refrigerator recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a refrigerator.
Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators
The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. In some cases, the exposed heater wire can also melt, or burn the unit's interior plastic food liner.
- Burn
- Electric shock
- About 112,000 units
- 45 reports
Models
W.C. Wood freezer recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a freezer.
- Entrapment
W.C. Wood recall phone numbers
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
W.C. Wood recall questions
How many W.C. Wood recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming W.C. Wood consumer products between 1996 and 2005, covering at least 114,500 units.
Has W.C. Wood had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming W.C. Wood consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced September 27, 2005 (CPSC 05-279).
What products has W.C. Wood recalled?
Dehumidifiers (1), refrigerators (1) and freezers (1).
What is the largest W.C. Wood recall?
“CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators” (CPSC 05-279), announced September 27, 2005: about 112,000 units.
How do I check if my W.C. Wood product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact W.C. Wood about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every W.C. Wood notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Automatic Defrost Upright Freezers and All-Refrigerators (CPSC 05-279), call (866) 580-9177.