GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 14164 · Apr 29, 2014 · GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd.
15,500
units affected
15,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14164
- Date
- Apr 29, 2014
- Company
- GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd.
- Units affected
- 15,500
- Product
- GE Brand Dehumidifiers
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ge brand dehumidifiers?
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.
What is the hazard?
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
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.