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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 1998
Release # 98-091
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Company Phone Number: (800) 632-9498
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066
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CPSC, Honeywell Announce Recall of Heaters and
Humidifiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Honeywell Consumer Products, of
Southborough, Mass., is recalling about 1.6 million heaters sold
under the Duracraft brand name, about 8,000 heaters sold under
the DeLonghi brand name and 150,000 humidifiers sold under the
Duracraft and Honeywell brand names in the United States and
Canada. The heaters and humidifiers can overheat, presenting a
fire hazard.
Honeywell has received 56 reports of heaters overheating or
catching fire, causing one minor injury, and six reports of
humidifiers overheating or catching fire. Some of the fires
relating to these heaters and humidifiers caused extensive
damage.
Only Duracraft model CZ-303, CZ-304, CZ-308, CZ-318, CZ-319
Heat Express and DeLonghi model CER-1 portable electric ceramic
heaters are involved in this recall. The model number is located
on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. The heater is
1500 watts and is colored black. Control knobs are located on the
top or front of the unit. "Heat Express " and "Duracraft " or
"DeLonghi" appear on the front of the unit.
Only Duracraft model DH-950 Moisture SelectTM humidifiers
and Honeywell model HCW-3040 Moisture SelectTM humidifiers are
involved in this recall. The model number is located on the
bottom of the humidifier. The humidifier is colored white and has
a clear water tank that holds about two gallons. Control knobs
and two output vents (one for cold moisture and one for warm
moisture) are located on top of the unit. "Duracraft" or
"Honeywell" appears between the two output vents on top of the
unit.
Retail outlets including discount stores, home centers, club
stores and catalogue showrooms nationwide sold the Duracraft
heaters from January 1989 through March 1998 for about $50 to
$75. The DeLonghi heaters were sold from January 1989 through
December 1990. Similar retail outlets nationwide sold the
Duracraft and Honeywell humidifiers from May 1995 through March
1998 for about $50 to $80.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters
and humidifiers and call Honeywell at (800) 632-9498 anytime for
instructions on returning their product for a free replacement.
Model CZ 308 Heater
Model CZ 304 Heater
Humidifier
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