CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers

危险说明 Hazard

• The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.

消费者联系信息

Contact Whirlpool at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com

相关企业

制造商：Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.

零售商：Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260.