April 8, 1998

Honeywell Announces Recall of Humidifiers

Honeywell Consumer Products, of Southborough, Mass., is recalling 150,000 humidifiers sold under the Duracraft and Honeywell brand names in the United States and Canada. The humidifiers can overheat, presenting a fire hazard.

Honeywell has received six reports of humidifiers overheating or catching fire. Some of the fires relating to the humidifiers caused extensive damage.

Only Duracraft model DH-950 Moisture SelectTM humidifiers and Honeywell model HCW-3040 Moisture SelectTM humidifiers are involved in this recall. The model number is located on the bottom of the humidifier. The humidifier is colored white and has a clear water tank that holds about two gallons. Control knobs and two output vents (one for cold moisture and one for warm moisture) are located on top of the unit. "Duracraft" or "Honeywell" appears between the two output vents on top of the unit. Retail outlets including discount stores, home centers, club stores and catalogue showrooms nationwide sold the Duracraft and Honeywell humidifiers from May 1995 through March 1998 for about $50 to $80.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled humidifiers and call Honeywell at (800) 632-9498 anytime for instructions on returning their product for a free replacement.