CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar
CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Why was CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar recalled?
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair. Contact: Consumers may call LG Electronics toll-free (800) 651-1602 anytime or visit the company's website at www.easyrecalldehumidifier.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers
- Company
- LG Electronics Inc., of Seoul, South Korea
- Quantity
- About 100,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from January 1999 through December 1999, for between $100 and $200.
- Recall date
- April 19, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.