Recall #11-088 · Published January 11, 2011

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers from GE and Professional Series on January 11, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

LOCATION OF BRAND NAME ("GE" or "Professional Series") SHOWN HERE:
LOCATION OF BRAND NAME ("GE" or "Professional Series") SHOWN HERE:
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Additional identifying details

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

Why it was recalled

A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

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.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Recall number
11-088
Units
About 198,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.
Importer
GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky., CEM Global LLC, of China (Professional Series)

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers

CPSC product type: Dehumidifiers

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Midea toll-free at (877) 593-8721 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recallverification.com

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