It does seem strange that a device that is intended to collect water could be a nasty fire hazard, but that's exactly the reason about two million dehumidifiers are being recalled.
Over the past month or so we've seen food product recalls of salads, pet foods, and muffins, all for different reasons. Two had a problem with Salmonella, another involved the potential for listeria. Now comes another recall, and this time it's beef.
Depending on your perspective, it's been quite a week for food product recalls. It's bad for the companies that have had to issue recall notices, but good for those of us who like to eat food without running a big risk of food poisoning.
I feel badly for companies when something in their production process goes awry and they're forced to issue a recall. It's even worse when it's a local company.
The words "At Risk For Explosion" will pretty much guarantee a recall, no matter what your product is--with the exception of bombs, grenades, and/or fireworks.