CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 17, 2002

CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers

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

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall Details

Sold At
Independent retailers sold the dehumidifiers nationwide, from March 2002 through June 2002, for between $160 and $190.
Injuries
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.
Manufacturer
W.C. Wood
Recall Number
03019

Product Information

Product Name
W.C. Wood Wood's and Edison 40-pint capacity dehumidifiers
Product Type
Dehumidifiers
Manufacturer Name
W.C. Wood
Imported By
W.C. Wood Company, of Ottawa, Ohio
Manufactured In
Canada

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-638-2772
Full Contact Information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).