The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·85064·Announced 1985-12-10

Toastmaster Recalls 13,000 Edison Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Toastmaster is recalling approximately 13,000 Edison Compact Tabletop Humidifiers because a defective motor may overheat and cause a fire.

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 fire hazard with five reported incidents of fire or failure, but no injuries were reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Toastmaster Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 Edison Compact Tabletop Humidifiers, Models 534041B and 534042, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on December 10, 1985.

The recalled humidifiers may contain a defective motor that can overheat, presenting a fire hazard. The CPSC notes that the risk of injury is increased because these units are often operated at night or while consumers are asleep. Between 1984 and 1985, Toastmaster received five reports indicating that a defective humidifier caught fire or failed. These incidents occurred in Michigan and Wisconsin, and no injuries were reported.

The affected units were manufactured in June and July 1984 and sold in all states except Hawaii and the southeastern United States. Owners can identify affected units by checking the metal bracket on the rear for Model No. 534041B or 534042 and a date code between DF152 and DF212. Owners should stop using the unit and contact Toastmaster for free repair instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Edison Humidifiers Recalled by Toastmaster
Manufacturer
Toastmaster
Category
Consumer Product — Humidifiers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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