Dehumidifier Bought At Walmart, Costco, Different Retailers Recalled Over Hearth Hazard Considerations
A dehumidifier bought at Walmart, Costco and different retailers was recalled Friday within the U.S. by New Widetech over hearth hazard considerations, the Related Press reported.
The corporate is conscious of 107 incidents of the dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching hearth, leading to about $17 million in property harm total. Nonetheless, no accidents have been reported.
The dehumidifiers in query are 25-, 30-, 35-, 45-, 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-, and 74-pint dehumidifiers with the model names together with AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Basic (Danby/House {Hardware} Shops), Business Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK/AirTek), Idylis, Ivation, excellent aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool, and Whynter.
It is a breaking information story, extra will likely be added because the Related Press updates.
The dehumidifiers had been bought at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and different retailers within the U.S. from February 2009 via August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
The model title, mannequin quantity, and pint capability are printed on the nameplate sticker on the again of the dehumidifier.
Customers ought to cease utilizing the dehumidifiers instantly and call New Widetech for a refund. The quantity of the refund will likely be pro-rated primarily based on the age of the dehumidifier.
Customers can contact New Widetech toll-free at 877-251-1512 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday via Friday, or on-line at www.recallrtr.com/nwtdehumidifier or http://www.newwidetech.com/en/ and click on on “Recall Data” on the backside of the web page for extra info.
