RELATED: If You Bought These Supplements, Stop Using Them Immediately, FDA Says. On Aug. 4, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that about two million dehumidifiers produced by New Widetech are being recalled in the U.S. The recall includes over a dozen popular brand names, such as Commercial Cool, Edgestar, Friedrich, Honeywell, Whirlpool, and more. The dehumidifiers were found to “overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards,” according to the statement. The recall also extends beyond the U.S., with about 380,000 dehumidifiers recalled in Canada and about 25,000 recalled in Mexico. RELATED: If You Have These 2 Popular Seasonings, Throw Them Out Now, FDA Says. If you own any of the impacted dehumidifiers, the CPSC advises you to “stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund.” They note that the amount that you will be refunded will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier. If you need to contact New Widetech, you can call 877-251-1512 or head to the company’s website for more information.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to the statement, New Widetech knows of 107 incidents in which the recalled dehumidifiers overheated and in some cases caught fire. Luckily, no injuries related to the dehumidifiers have been reported. However, these accidents have resulted in about $17 million in property damage, per the CSPC. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. The CSPC reported that these faulty dehumidifiers were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers in the U.S. from Feb. 2009 to Aug. 2017. Every product impacted by the recall is listed in the statement. If you believe you own one of the recalled dehumidifiers, look for the brand name, model number, and pint capacity on the nameplate sticker on the back of your device to see if it matches one on the list. RELATED: This Entire Food Company Just Shut Down Following Safety Concerns.
