There was a recall of these in October for fire hazard. Is it safe now?
832372
They sent a part to me (free of charge) to use with the product to make it safe to use.
832373
Manufacturer: The recall limited to units produced before May 2014. This effort was voluntarily initiated by ThermalStrike based on one customer experience. At the beginning of our investigation, all product was removed from sales channels (including Amazon) while engineering sought a root cause and product improvements. The validation of the solution was coordinated with the U.S. Consumer Protection Agency. We are proud of our response to the situation, thankful that the event leading to the investigation was minor, and our happy that our product is more safe and robust as a result.
832374
The company sent me a contraption designed to prevent it from overheating. I haven't used it since I received that. (But I used it several times before I got that with no adverse consequences.) I'm not sure if they've changed anything so that their new version is safer.
1125307
I am unsure about that. I would contact manufacturer and ask them to be on safe side.
2024855
The model we bought is SG-DEH-70E-2 or alternatively, DPE2-70E-03. Neither of these numbers is on the most recent listing of models under suspicion of posing a fire hazard. The "E" in the model numbers distinguished these from the recalled models.
275375
Mine started a fire in itself. Dangerous. I would not suggest getting this one
1929098
They look pretty safe. Same as hair spray cans. Just keep them away from excessive heat and flame. I keep mine in our hall coat closet. I have about 8 cans in case of power failure. Haven't had any problems yet. I live in New Jersey and haven't heard of any legal questions on storage. These caniisters are ued in many restaurants and caterers.
288632
If the product poses no fire risk (per the manufacturer) then what are we to make of SuzEQ's 3/12/11 post, "However, the first one lasted about a week before overheating and catching on fire. The second one only lasted a few days before doing the same." Clearly, her experience and the manufacturer's assurances are diametrically opposed. Anyone aware of any Consumer Reports or other consumer-based agency's studies of this product? I would feel much more confident about using Feliway if there were reassurances from an independent, objective third party...
237129
Thanks for the info. I also like the unit. I've never seen smoke or even smelled anything close to burning. However, I don't leave my on 24/7...... only a couple of hours at a time, once or twice a day. I checked mine on their website and it is not affected by the recall. Here is the link www.greedehumidifierrecall.com
1264800
I would report that and exchange it for a new one. That can cause an electrical fire.
417868
not a fire hazard. As long as the dryer is on the floor with nothing blocking the bottom of the unit there shouldn't be any problem.
2024854
I am not aware of the unit being on recall list. I have two units and they work fine.
1373843
If you read my review you would see that I returned the item - IT IS A FIRE HAZARD. Please, do not purchase this unit.
755881
I been doing it like that for about 15 years and never had a problem. They tell you to use fiberglass wrap so in case of a malfunction and it catches on fire they wouldn't be liable.
81487
Yes. Absolutely, and if anyone wants to argue differently, I'll be happy to forward the pictures of my burnt out Bestek and the charred internal control board. Nothing but a laptop drawing current when this happened. If the manufacturer is reading this, experienced a control board fire in the vicinity of capacitors 2 & 14, and Diodes 6,7,8,9. Yes, my breaker tripped at the box, but not before the damage, and it was anything but overloaded. The fire literally shot out of the *grounding receptacle* (bursting capacitor maybe?), which burned a hole in my sleeve and another on my thumb. There's a good chance your fire insurance is invalidated by using non UL listed products -and as I discovered today, for good reason. I've permanently retired all three of mine and won't be looking back.
287453
I have not heard of any recall...can't imagine what could be faulty about it. Hmmm...I purchased mine in April 2013.
1772998
Great question! I had the fire marshall in my room in May (2014) and she said they were fine. She was more concerned with a flag that was hanging from the ceiling and the 'hippie' beads hanging in front of my back door. Both of those were firefighter hazards while the hanging dimmers were not...go figure?
1066692
Yes. They used em for a wildfire near my house and now it looks like a ball pit At chucky cheeses. Honestly, No. These are not fireproof. Sorry
288635
mine caught on fire. be careful and don't leave it on while you leave the house!