Home Depot · Recalled
Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,000
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $120–$150
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Incident log
Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 17 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
