CPSC recall 10-082, announced December 17, 2009, covers Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers (about 2,000 units). An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 18 incident reports. 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 contact: call (800) 553-3199, or go to www.homedepot.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number is printed on the back interior panel.
Which products are included?
The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. "Hampton Bay" is printed on the front panel. Model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hampton Bay
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Recall number
- 10-082
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.
- Importer
- The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
CPSC product type: Dehumidifiers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 553-3199 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com
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