Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-082 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 17, 2009
- Brand
- Home Depot
- Category
- Heaters, fans and air conditioners
- Products
- Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 2,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers · About 2,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.; The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga..
Injuries or incidents reported
Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 553-3199 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com
Recall history and context
Home Depot appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Home Depot recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers (About 2,000 units). The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.