Safety regulator, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Recall 01130 · Apr 19, 2001 · LG Electronics Inc.
100,000
units affected
100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01130
- Date
- Apr 19, 2001
- Company
- LG Electronics Inc.
- Units affected
- 100,000
- Product
- Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.
What can happen
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding objects. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from January 1999 through December 1999, for between $100 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled goldstar, general electric, and sears kenmore portable dehumidifiers?
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential 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.