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HB-50

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published December 17, 2009.

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Recall #10-082 · Published December 17, 2009

Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers

CPSC published a recall notice for Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers from Hampton Bay on December 17, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Home Depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.

Why it was recalled

An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Home Depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.

Recall published
December 17, 2009
Units
About 2,000
Sold at / sales period
The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.