GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due
GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Why was GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due recalled?
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
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
- GE Brand Dehumidifiers
- Company
- GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China, GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
- Quantity
- About 15,500
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170.
- Recall date
- April 29, 2014
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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)