McGraw-Edison Air Comfort Console Air Humidifiers Recalled for Burn Hazard
Air Comfort is recalling 6,002 console humidifiers and combination air cleaner/humidifiers because a fan speed control could short circuit, smoke, or burn.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn/smoke) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Air Comfort Division of the McGraw-Edison Company announced a voluntary recall of specific console air humidifiers and combination air cleaner/humidifiers. The recall involves 6,002 units produced between July 1974 and July 1975. The affected products include the console humidifier with type number 9Al5GA and serial numbers L9000001 through L9002502 and L9003501 through L9005500, as well as the combination air cleaner/humidifier with type number 9A16RA and serial numbers L9025501 through L9025823 and L9026100 through L9027000. Identifying information is located on a rating plate on the lower right-hand corner of the rear panel.
The recall is necessary because some of these units contain a fan speed control that could short circuit. Under certain circumstances, this defect could cause the unit to smoke or burn. No injuries or illnesses were reported in the source text.
Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately by unplugging the electric supply line cord from the wall socket. McGraw-Edison has initiated a certified mail notification program to reach dealers, distributors, and known consumers. Owners should contact the dealer where the product was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and repair by factory-authorized personnel.
The recalled product
- Product
- McGraw-Edison Air Comfort console air humidifier
- Manufacturer
- Air Comfort Products
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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