Duracraft humidifiers
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Duracraft Corp. is recalling approximately 1 million humidifiers that can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recall involves model DH-901 through DH-904 humidifiers with date codes between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 1994, as well as all model DH-3001 through DH-3006 humidifiers. These rectangular-shaped units, which were sold nationwide by major retailers between January 1991 and June 1996 for $40 to $80, have rectangular water tanks ranging from 1 to 4 gallons. The company has received approximately 85 reports of these humidifiers overheating, catching fire, or producing smoke, with reports of minor and major property damage but no confirmed injuries or deaths.
Consumers should stop using these humidifiers immediately. To obtain a remedy, consumers should call Duracraft toll-free at (800) 290-8495 anytime to receive either a free replacement part for DH-901 through DH-904 models or a replacement unit for DH-3001 through DH-3006 models. Consumers can also write to Duracraft at 250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772. The model number and date code can be found on a sticker on the bottom of each humidifier's base.
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Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Humidifiers Recalled by Duracraft NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles September 4, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-184 CPSC, Duracraft Announce Recall of Humidifiers WASHINGTON,D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Duracraft Corp. of Southborough, Mass., is recalling about 1 million humidifiers. The humidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Duracraft has received approximately 85 reports of these humidifiers overheating and catching on fire or producing smoke. There are no confirmed reports of injuries or deaths, but there have been reports of minor and major property damage. Duracraft model DH-901 through DH-904 humidifiers with date codes that fall within the range of 900101 to 941231 and all model DH-3001 through DH-3006 humidifiers are involved in this recall. The model number and, if applicable, date code are located on a sticker on the bottom of each humidifier's base. These humidifiers have a rectangular shape. Each humidifier includes a rectangular water tank ranging in size from 1 to 4 gallons. The tank is located next to the mist chamber which has an attached control panel. "Duracraft" is written on the front of the unit. Major retail stores nationwide sold the humidifiers from January 1991 through June 1996 for about $40 to $80. Consumers should stop using these humidifiers immediately and call Duracraft toll-free at (800) 290-8495 anytime to receive a free replacement part to repair the model DH-901 through DH-904 humidifiers or to receive a replacement unit for model DH-3001 through DH-3006 humidifiers. Consumers can also write to Duracraft at 250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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