Research Products Corporation 2023-06-22 Kitchen serious CPSC
Kitchen · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23231
Steam Humidifiers Recall
Issued June 22, 2023 · Research Products Corporation · 362,003,800 units affected
In June 2023, Research Products Corporation recalled the Steam Humidifiers, a serious kitchen recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Steam Humidifiers only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Research Products Corporation to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Research Products Corporation
- Category
- Kitchen
- Recall date
- June 22, 2023
- Units affected
- 362,003,800
- 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.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23231
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Research Products Corporation has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 296 Kitchen recalls in our database.
- 362,003,800 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 50th Kitchen recall we've logged in 2023.