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Toastmaster Inc. is recalling approximately 13,000 Edison Compact Tabletop Humidifiers, Models 534041B and 534042, due to a defective motor that could overheat and create a fire hazard. The humidifiers were manufactured in June and July 1984 and sold nationwide except in Hawaii and the southeastern United States for approximately $40 to $45. Five incidents of fire or failure were reported in Michigan and Wisconsin between 1984 and 1985, with no injuries. Model 534041B has a solid chestnut brown plastic cabinet, while Model 534042 has an almond cabinet with a pecan wood grain front panel; both measure 16 5/8 by 14 by 8 5/8 inches with an "Edison Humidifier" label on the left front panel.
Consumers can identify recalled units by checking the metal bracket on the rear for Model No. 534041B or 534042 and a date code between DF152 and DF212. According to the record, owners of affected humidifiers should stop using the unit and contact Toastmaster Inc. for further instructions. Toastmaster will repair all suspect units free of charge. Owners can write to the National Service Manager at Second and Vine Streets, Boonville, Missouri 65233, or call toll-free at 800-247-5527. Consumers may also contact CPSC's toll-free number at 800-638-CPSC or call the teletypewriter for the hearing impaired at (301) 595-7054.
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Edison Humidifiers Recalled by Toastmaster NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 1985 Release # 85-064 Toastmaster Recalls 13,000 Edison Humidifiers Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toastmaster Inc. of Columbia, Missouri today announced the voluntary recall of approximately 13,000 'Edison Compact Tabletop Humidifiers, Models 534041B and 534042. These electrically operated humidifiers may contain a defective motor which could overheat and present a fire hazard. The Commission staff believes that product ignition could create an increased risk of injury, since humidifiers are often operated at night or while consumers are asleep. In 1984 and 1985, Toastmaster received five reports which indicated that a defective humidifier caught fire or failed. The incidents occurred in the States of Michigan and Wisconsin. There' were no reported injuries. The humidifiers in question were manufactured in June and July, 1984, and were sold to consumers since "June", 1984 in all but Hawaii and the southeastern United States. The product sold retail for about $40 to $45 in certain department stores, chain stores, and a variety of other retail outlets. The model no. 534042 humidifier has an almond cabinet with a pecan wood grain front panel, and the model no. 534041B humidifier has a solid chestnut brown cabinet. Both cabinets are plastic with dimensions of 16 S/8 inches by 14 inches by 8 5/8 inches. The "Edison Humidifier" label appears on the left front panel of each model. Owners can determine if their Edison Humidifier is recalled by checking the metal bracket on the rear for Model No. 534041B or 534042 and any date code from DF152 through DF212. All date code numbers between 152 and 212 are included. No other Edison humidifier models or date codes are involved. Owners of affected humidifiers should stop using their unit and contact Toastmaster Inc. for further instructions. Toastmaster will repair all suspect units free of charge. Owners should write directly to the company's National Service Manager, Second and Vine . Streets, Boonville, Missouri 65233, or call toll free at 800-247-5527. Consumers may also call CPSC's toll free number at 800-638-CPSC for information about this recall. A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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