A dehumidifier bought at Walmart, Costco and different retailers was recalled Friday within the U.S. by New Widetech over hearth hazard issues, 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 general. Nevertheless, 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/Dwelling {Hardware} Shops), Business Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK/AirTek), Idylis, Ivation, good aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool, and Whynter.
This can be a breaking information story, extra might 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 by 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 get in touch with New Widetech for a refund. The quantity of the refund might 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 by 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.