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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT:Ken Giles |
| September 4, 1997 |
(301) 504-7052 |
| Release # 97-184 |
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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.
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