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Why it was recalled
The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Whirlpool Corp.
- Manufacturer
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Recall number
- 02-096
- Units
- About 1.4 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260.
Dehumidifiers
CPSC product type: Dehumidifiers
Recall contact information
Contact Whirlpool at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com
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Publication and verification
Recall published
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