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GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Recalled April 29, 2014 · CPSC recall 14164 · GE

GE Brand Dehumidifier by MideaBack of GE Brand Dehumidifier by MideaModel/Serial Number Label on the back of the GE Brand Dehumidfier by Midea
Hazard
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 15,500
Incidents / injuries
Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010)

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning their recalled dehumidifier for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the retailer where purchased.

Contact

Midea toll-free at (855) 861-2799 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall Info at the bottom of the page under the Support heading.

Product
GE Brand Dehumidifiers
Manufacturer(s)
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Imported by
GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Retailers
Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170.
Made in
China

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