CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-01-31). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02096 |
| Published | 2002-01-31 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-19 |
| Product category | Dehumidifiers |
| Products | Dehumidifiers |
| Firm named in the title | Whirlpool |
| Firms | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,400,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | 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.
Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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