Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard
Steam Humidifiers
Date of Recall
2023-06-22CPSC Release Number
23-231Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 36,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada)Manufacturer
Research Products Corporation, of Madison, WisconsinSold By
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.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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.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 |
Remedy
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