GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11088 · Jan 11, 2011 · GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd.
198,000
units affected
198,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11088
- Date
- Jan 11, 2011
- Company
- GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd.
- Units affected
- 198,000
- Product
- GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge and professional series brand dehumidifiers?
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.
What is the hazard?
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.