CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers

The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02096
Affected scope: About 1.4 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. recalled The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool, Kenmore and ComfortAire brand n….

CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers was recalled by Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. in January 31, 2002. Reason: The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whir…. Verify recall #02096 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: January 31, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02096 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool, Kenmore and ComfortAire brand names. The dehumidifiers are white plastic, about 2 feet high and have a front-mounted water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG, QH, QJ, QK or QL. The serial number can be found on a label located on the wall behind the water bucket. Dehumidifiers with water buckets located in back are not involved in the recall.

Reason for recall

The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02096
Date reported	January 31, 2002
Date initiated	January 31, 2002
Recalling firm	Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Affected scope	About 1.4 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 31, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02096.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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