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Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard – Research Products Corporation, of Madison, Wisconsin

Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Product details

BrandResearch Products Corporation, of Madison, Wisconsin
Risk typeThe 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.
Country of originUnited States
Units affectedAbout 36,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada)
Sold atHVAC 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.
Recall number23231
PublishedJune 22, 2023

The hazard

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.

Product description

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

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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