CPSC recall 00-020, announced November 17, 1999, covers Sunbeam®, Hankscraft® and SunMark® humidifiers with water tanks that glow in the dark (about 560,000 units). These humidifiers can develop an electrical short, presenting a fire hazard. The notice cites 87 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these humidifiers, and call Sunbeam for instructions on returning the products for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 440-4668, or go to www.sunbeam.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These humidifiers were sold under the brand names Sunbeam, Hankscraft and SunMark. The Sunbeam brand has service numbers 644 through 646 written on the back of the humidifier's motor housing. The Hankscraft brand has service numbers 1260 through 1262 and the SunMark brand has service number 1260. Hankscraft and SunMark service numbers are written on the inside of the plastic housing of the motor. All the recalled humidifiers have date codes stamped on the plugs beginning with I001 through J226. The humidifiers are white with green, blue or rust colored covers. Sunbeam, Hankscraft or SunMark is written on the plastic cover. The Sunbeam humidifiers were sold with 1-gallon, 1.5-gallon and 2-gallon tank capacity. The Hankscraft humidifiers were sold with 1.2-gallon, 1.7-gallon and 2.5-gallon tank capacity. The SunMark humidifiers were sold with 1.2-gallon tank capacity.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These humidifiers can develop an electrical short, presenting a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Sunbeam has received 87 complaints from consumers using these humidifiers, including 42 reports of fire. Three consumers suffered smoke inhalation and another suffered minor burns to her hands.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these humidifiers, and call Sunbeam for instructions on returning the products for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sunbeam
- Manufacturer
- Sunbeam Corp., of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Product type
- Humidifiers
- Recall number
- 00-020
- Units
- About 560,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and drug stores sold these humidifiers nationwide, from March 1995 through December 1997, for $8 to $15.
Sunbeam®, Hankscraft® and SunMark® humidifiers with water tanks that glow in the dark
CPSC product type: Humidifiers
Recall contact information
For more information or to get instructions on returning the humidifiers, call Sunbeam at (800) 440-4668 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. Consumers also can access the company's web site at www.sunbeam.com
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