New Widetech 2021-08-04 Pool serious CPSC
Pool · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-21174
Dehumidifiers Recall
Issued August 4, 2021 · New Widetech · 238,000,025,000 units affected
In August 2021, New Widetech recalled the Dehumidifiers, a serious pool recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. 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 dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Dehumidifiers right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact New Widetech to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.
Recall details
- Brand
- New Widetech
- Category
- Pool
- Recall date
- August 4, 2021
- Units affected
- 238,000,025,000
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
- Recall number
- CPSC-21174
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- New Widetech has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 44 Pool recalls in our database.
- 238,000,025,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 6th Pool recall we've logged in 2021.