Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced December 17, 2009 CPSC #10082

Quick answer

Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #10082, announced on December 17, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. "Hampton Bay" is printed on the front panel. Model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact home depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.. Affected brand: The Home Depot.

Hazard

The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. "Hampton Bay" is printed on the front panel. Model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel.

Affected products

Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers

Recalled brands

The Home Depot

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Home Depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.

Recall date

December 17, 2009

Categories

Dehumidifiers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10082?

CPSC recall #10082 covers Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 17, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. "Hampton Bay" is printed on the front panel. Model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel.

What is the remedy for recall #10082?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10082 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact home depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.. 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 Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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/2010/Home-Depot-Recalls-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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