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GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled January 11, 2011 · CPSC recall 11088 · GE and Professional

LOCATION OF BRAND NAME ("GE" or "Professional Series") SHOWN HERE:RATING LABEL WITH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER SHOWN HERE:
Hazard
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 198,000
Incidents / 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.

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

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Midea toll-free at (877) 593-8721 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recallverification.com

Product
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
Manufacturer(s)
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Imported by
GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky. · CEM Global LLC, of China (Professional Series)
Retailers
Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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