Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 23231. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 23231 has the recall date 22 Jun 2023. The notice names the firm Research Products. The recall has about 36,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 36,200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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 |
| Product | Steam Humidifiers, About 36,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada) |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Research Products Corporation |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 36,200Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls on the register that name Research Products
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2005 | CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23231The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23231. https://recallregister.com/product/9656-research-products-recalls-steam-humidifiers-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23231 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23231?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23231?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 36,200 (In addition, about 3,800 were sold in Canada)