Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled December 17, 2009 · CPSC recall 10082 · Home Depot

Hazard

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

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.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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

Product

Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers

Imported by

The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.

Retailers

The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →