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Why it was recalled
These humidifiers can develop an electrical short, presenting a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Sunbeam has received 87 complaints from consumers using these humidifiers, including 42 reports of fire. Three consumers suffered smoke inhalation and another suffered minor burns to her hands.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these humidifiers, and call Sunbeam for instructions on returning the products for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sunbeam®
- Manufacturer
- Sunbeam Corp., of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Recall number
- 00-020
- Units
- About 560,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and drug stores sold these humidifiers nationwide, from March 1995 through December 1997, for $8 to $15.
Sunbeam®, Hankscraft® and SunMark® humidifiers with water tanks that glow in the dark
CPSC product type: Humidifiers
Recall contact information
For more information or to get instructions on returning the humidifiers, call Sunbeam at (800) 440-4668 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. Consumers also can access the company's web site at www.sunbeam.com
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