CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers

Active Recall Announced October 17, 2002 CPSC #03019

Quick answer

CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers is CPSC recall #03019, announced on October 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes Wood's and Edison model 40-pint capacity dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold in white (Wood's) and beige (Edison) plastic with the word "Wood's" or "Edison" printed across the control panel. Both models have control knobs for fan speed and humidity level, and a "bucket full" light. The model and serial numbers are written on a label behind the removable water bucket on the front of the unit. The label reads in part, "Wood's" or "Edison" and "Made in Canada." Model Name Model Number Serial Number Wood's WMD40W 08603098 - 08822606 Edison EMD40 08669467 - 08669490 The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. w.c. woods is out of business. a remedy is no longer available.. Affected brand: W.C. Wood Company.

Hazard

The recall includes Wood's and Edison model 40-pint capacity dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold in white (Wood's) and beige (Edison) plastic with the word "Wood's" or "Edison" printed across the control panel. Both models have control knobs for fan speed and humidity level, and a "bucket full" light. The model and serial numbers are written on a label behind the removable water bucket on the front of the unit. The label reads in part, "Wood's" or "Edison" and "Made in Canada." Model Name Model Number Serial Number Wood's WMD40W 08603098 - 08822606 Edison EMD40 08669467 - 08669490

Affected products

Dehumidifier

Recalled brands

W.C. Wood Company

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.

Recall date

October 17, 2002

Categories

Dehumidifiers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03019?

CPSC recall #03019 covers CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes Wood's and Edison model 40-pint capacity dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold in white (Wood's) and beige (Edison) plastic with the word "Wood's" or "Edison" printed across the control panel. Both models have control knobs for fan speed and humidity level, and a "bucket full" light. The model and serial numbers are written on a label behind the removable water bucket on the front of the unit. The label reads in part, "Wood's" or "Edison" and "Made in Canada." Model Name Model Number Serial Number Wood's WMD40W 08603098 - 08822606 Edison EMD40 08669467 - 08669490

What is the remedy for recall #03019?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03019 is consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. w.c. woods is out of business. a remedy is no longer available.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-WC-Wood-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Dehumidifiers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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