Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Steam Humidifiers

Date of Recall

2023-06-22

CPSC Release Number

23-231

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 36,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer

Research Products Corporation, of Madison, Wisconsin

Sold 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

Repair

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