Safety regulator, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Recall 03019 · Oct 17, 2002 · W.C. Wood Company
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03019
- Date
- Oct 17, 2002
- Company
- W.C. Wood Company
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Dehumidifier
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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 can happen
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Independent retailers sold the dehumidifiers nationwide, from March 2002 through June 2002, for between $160 and $190.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dehumidifier?
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.
What is the hazard?
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.