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RECALL
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from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| For your reference
we've compiled recalls from the past 15 years for major household appliances
for which we sell parts. You can find more detailed information about these
and other recalls on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website:
http://www.cpsc.gov. |
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W.C.
Wood Company Recalls Dehumidifiers (October 17, 2002)
Whirlpool
recalls dehumidifiers (Jan. 31, 2002)
Recall
of Goldstar, General Electric and Sears Kenmore dehumidifiers (Apr.
19, 2001) |
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| Whirlpool
recalls dehumidifiers (Jan. 31, 2002) |
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NEWS
from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Office of
Information and Public Affairs
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Washington,
DC 20207
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| FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Firm's
Recall Hotline:
(800) 826-8578
CPSC MEDIA CONTACT:
(800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051 |
| October
17, 2002 |
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Release #
03-019
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CPSC,
W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), W.C. Wood Company, of Ottawa, Ohio, is
voluntarily recalling about 2,500 dehumidifiers. Internal
wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric
shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
W.C.
Wood discovered the problem through routine testing. No
injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall
is being done to prevent the possibility of injury.
The
recall includes Wood's and Edison model 40-pint capacity
dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold in white (Wood's)
and beige (Edison) plastic with the word "Wood's"
or "Edison" printed across the control panel.
Both models have control knobs for fan speed and humidity
level, and a "bucket full" light. The model
and serial numbers are written on a label behind the removable
water bucket on the front of the unit. The label reads
in part, "Wood's" or "Edison" and
"Made in Canada."
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Model
Name
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Model
Number
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Serial
Number
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| Wood's
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WMD40W
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08603098
- 08822606 |
| Edison
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EMD40
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08669467
- 08669490 |
Independent retailers
sold the dehumidifiers nationwide from March 2002 through
June 2002 for between $160 and $190.
Consumers
should stop using and unplug the recalled dehumidifiers
immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers can
call W.C. Wood at (800) 826-8578 between 8 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers
can visit the firm's web site at www.wcwood.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from
15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury,
call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter
at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html.
For information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call
the above numbers or visit the web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/103.html.
To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301)
504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter
the release number. Consumers can obtain this release
and recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
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| Whirlpool
recalls dehumidifiers (Jan. 31, 2002) |
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NEWS
from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Office of
Information and Public Affairs
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Washington,
DC 20207
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| FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT:
Whirlpool Recall Hotline: (866) 640-7139
CPSC MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Dulic
(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183
Whirlpool Media Contact: Christopher Wyse
(616) 923-2727 |
| January
31, 2002 |
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Release #
02-096
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CPSC,
Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Whirlpool Corp., of Benton
Harbor, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 1.4 million
dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a
fire hazard.
Whirlpool has received 13 reports of the dehumidifiers overheating
and causing fires, three of which resulted in extensive
property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool,
Kenmore and ComfortAire brand names. The dehumidifiers are
white plastic, about 2-feet high and have a front-mounted
water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG,
QH, QJ, QK or QL. The serial number can be found on a label
located on the wall behind the water bucket.
Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers
from February 1997 through December 2001 for between $130
and $260. Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers
and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange
for a free repair at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the
firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com.
Dehumidifiers with water buckets located in back are not
involved in the recall.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000
types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury,
call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter
at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html.
For information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call the
above numbers or visit the web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/103.html.
To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301)
504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter
the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and
recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
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| Recall
of Goldstar, General Electric and Sears Kenmore dehumidifiers (Apr.
19, 2001) |
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NEWS
from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Office of
Information and Public Affairs
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Washington,
DC 20207
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| FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT:
Dehumidifier Recall Hotline: (800) 651-1602
CPSC CONTACT: Scott Wolfson
(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189 |
| April
19, 2001 |
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Release #
01-130
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CPSC,
LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General
Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LG Electronics Inc., of
Seoul, South Korea, is voluntarily recalling about 100,000
Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers.
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection
that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to
consumers.
LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers
overheating, including four reports of fire within the units,
with smoke damage to surrounding objects. No injuries have
been reported.
The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut
off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control.
The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998
and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model
numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric
AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890
(60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left
of the control unit. The model number is located behind
the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.
Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the
dehumidifiers from January 1999 through December 1999 for
between $100 and $200.
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately
and call LG Electronics toll-free (800) 651-1602 anytime
for a free repair. Consumers also can log on the company's
website at www.easyrecalldehumidifier.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000
types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury,
call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter
at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html.
For information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call the
above numbers or visit the web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/103.html.
To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301)
504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter
the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and
recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
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