CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled steam humidifiers containing a specific type of electrode wire with a "D" shaped connector can loosen causing arcing and/or overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

In Conjunction with
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/steam-humidifiers-recalled-due-fire-hazard
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 22, 2023

Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Research Products Steam Humidifiers with "D" shaped electrode connector wires sold under the AprilAire, Coleman, Luxaire, Bryant, Carrier and York brand names. The steam humidifiers are generally installed alongside HVAC equipment but are separate units. The model number can be found on a silver label placed in the bottom left corner on the outside left side panel of the Steam Humidifier. The following model numbers are included in this recall: Recalled Steam Humidifier Models Brand Model AprilAire® 800, 801, 865, 866 Carrier® HUMXXSTM3034 Bryant® HUMXXSTM3034 York® S1-STEAM 8000T01 Coleman® S1-STEAM 8000T01 Luxaire® S1-STEAM 8000T01

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using and shut off the recalled humidifiers and contact Research Products to receive a free electrode wire repair kit and assistance with identifying a qualified contractor to schedule an appointment for a free replacement of their electrode connector wires.

Contact Information

Research Products toll-free at 888-742-2401 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.rpcrecall.com/steamhumidifier or at www.researchproducts.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
HVAC contractors nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Sylvane.com, Supplyhouse.com, Humidifiers.com and other websites from June 2010 through January 2015 installed for between $2,000 and $3,500.
Injuries
The firm has received 103 reports of the recalled humidifiers overheating, including 10 incidents resulting in smoke or residential fires, totaling more than $10 million in damage.
Manufacturer
Research Products Corporation, of Madison, Wisconsin
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
23231

Product Information

Product Name
Steam Humidifiers
Number of Units
About 36,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Research Products Corporation, of Madison, Wisconsin
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 888-742-2401
Full Contact Information

Research Products toll-free at 888-742-2401 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.rpcrecall.com/steamhumidifier or at www.researchproducts.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.