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Recall 02096 — Dehumidifiers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-01-31

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02096
Date of alert
2002-01-31
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Dehumidifier

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