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CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers is CPSC recall #02096, announced on January 31, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. contact whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.. Affected brand: Whirlpool Corp..
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.
Affected products
Dehumidifiers
Recalled brands
Whirlpool Corp.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.
Recall date
January 31, 2002
CPSC recall #02096 covers CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 31, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #02096 is consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. contact whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Dehumidifiers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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