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Why it was recalled
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.
Incidents and injuries
The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. Since that time, the company has received sixteen additional incident reports of arcing, smoke and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including nine significant fires. No injuries have been reported. Fires are reported to have caused more than $1 million in property damage including: - $500,000 in damage to a home in Gibsonia, Pa. - $200,000 in damage to a home in New Brighton, Minn. - $183,000 in damage to a home in Hudson, Mass. - $192,000 in damage to a home in Valparaiso, Ind. - $139,000 in damage to a home in Salem, Ohio - $129,000 in damage to a home in Brielle, N.J. - $ 95,000 in damage to a home in Philadelphia, Pa.
Official remedy
Anyone who has the recalled dehumidifiers is strongly encouraged to immediately stop using them, unplug them, and contact LG Electronics for the free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co.
- Recall number
- 11-324
- Units
- About 98,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill Inc., and other retailers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.
Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers
CPSC product type: Dehumidifiers
Recall contact information
For additional information about the recall and for the location of an authorized service center for the repair, contact LG toll free at (877) 220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com
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