The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·10082·Announced 2009-12-17

Home Depot Recalls Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Home Depot is recalling Hampton Bay dehumidifiers because an internal component can fail, causing the unit to overheat and pose fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically 18 reports of the product catching fire and one reported burn injury, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

The Home Depot is recalling approximately 2,000 Hampton Bay dehumidifiers, model HB-50, due to fire and burn hazards. The recalled units are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide, and 17 ½ inches long. The "Hampton Bay" brand name is printed on the front panel, and the model number is located on the back interior panel.

The recall is necessary because an internal component can fail, causing the dehumidifier to overheat. This malfunction poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire, and one consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.

These dehumidifiers were sold at The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact The Home Depot at (800) 553-3199 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.homedepot.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
Manufacturer
The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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