Home Depot Dehumidifiers Recalled After Fires, Injury
Thousands of Hampton Bay dehumidifiers sold at Home Depot stores have been recalled after reports of the products bursting into flames and burning consumers.
About 2,000 of the products are included in today’s Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice.
An internal component of the machines may fail and cause the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire, including one incident in which a consumer suffered a burn injury to his forearm, the CPSC said.
Risks of Defective Home Appliances
Defective home appliances, including dehumidifiers, are blamed for causing hundreds of consumer deaths, injuries, and property damage each year. Faulty electrical components in toasters, refrigerators, and other household appliances can spark fires, burning consumers and engulfing rooms in seconds.
The recalled dehumidifiers are beige and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. They also have four wheels on the base. The words “Hampton Bay” are printed on the front panel. Only model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel.
The products were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150. They were manufactured in China.
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, the CPSC said.
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