Product recall · April 29, 2014
GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Hazard: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
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.
- Recall number
- 14164
- Announced
- Product
- GE Brand Dehumidifiers
- Manufacturer
- GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
- Importer
- GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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)
- 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.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170.
- Consumer 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.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 14164
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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