The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
02096
Date
2002-01-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dehumidifiers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Retailer(s)
Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260.
Description
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. Dehumidifiers with water buckets located in back are not involved in the recall.