CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Press Release #02-096
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(View of the recalled dehumidifier)"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Whirlpool Corporation are urging consumers to check their Whirlpool, Comfort-Aire, or Kenmore brand dehumidifiers to see if they are part of this recall"
(Various views of the recalled dehumidifier)"The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat posing a fire hazard. Whirlpool has recieved 13 reports of the dehumidifiers overheating and causing fires. Three of these incidences have resulted in extensive property damage, no injuries have been reported.
(View of Commissioner Moore speaking)"These dehumidifiers present a serious fire hazard. Consumers who have one should stop using them immediately, unplug them, then contact Whirlpool for a free repair"
(View of person unplugging a recalled dehumidifier)"The dehumidfiers 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"
(View of person removing water bucket of a recalled dehumidifier to point out serial number label)"The serial number can be found on a label located on a wall behind the water bucket. Dehumidifiers with water buckets in the back are not involved in the recall"
(View of recalled dehumidifier)"Department and appliance stores sold the dehumidifiers from February 1997 through December 2001 for between $130 and $260"
(View of Whirlpool representative speaking)"We're working closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission trying to find and repair the affected dehumidifiers, but we need the consumer's help in locating them"
(View of woman dialing telephone)"For more information on obtaining a repair, consumers should call toll-free 1 866 640-7139"
(View of person using a computer)"Or visit Whirlpool's website at www.repair.whirlpool.com"
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