CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers

Recalled October 17, 2002 · CPSC recall 03019 · W.C. Wood

Label behind the removable water bucket of recalled dehumidifier

Hazard

Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.

Units

About 2,500

Incidents / injuries

W.C. Wood discovered the problem through routine testing. No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being done to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

The recall includes Wood's and Edison model 40-pint capacity dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold in white (Wood's) and beige (Edison) plastic with the word "Wood's" or "Edison" printed across the control panel. Both models have control knobs for fan speed and humidity level, and a "bucket full" light. The model and serial numbers are written on a label behind the removable water bucket on the front of the unit. The label reads in part, "Wood's" or "Edison" and "Made in Canada." Model Name Model Number Serial Number Wood's WMD40W 08603098 - 08822606 Edison EMD40 08669467 - 08669490

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Dehumidifier

Imported by

W.C. Wood Company, of Ottawa, Ohio

Retailers

Independent retailers sold the dehumidifiers nationwide, from March 2002 through June 2002, for between $160 and $190.

Made in

Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →