GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-01-11). Hazards: fire. About 198,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11088 |
| Published | 2011-01-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-27 |
| Product category | Dehumidifiers |
| Products | GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers |
| Firms | GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China (manufacturer); GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky. (importer); CEM Global LLC, of China (Professional Series) (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 198,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180. |
Description
This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK,AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1,GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1 CEM "Professional Series" PS78303 from C10102336010841 4100001to C10102336010841 5103037
Hazard
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.
Incidents and injuries
Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.
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