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Affected model numbers
ADER30LNADEW30LNAHR30LLAHR30LMAHW30LMADER40LNAHH40LLAHR40LLAHR40LMADEH50LNADER50LNADEW50LNAHH50LMAHR50LLAHR50LMAHW50LMADER65LNADEW65LNAHR65LLAHR65LMAHW65LMThe brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier.
Why it was recalled
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 16 reports of incidents with the recalled GE-brand dehumidifiers, including 11 reports of overheating with no property damage beyond the units, and 5 reports of fires beyond the units which were associated with about $430,000 reported in property damage. This is in addition to more than 71 fires and $2,725,000 in property damage reported with other brands of Gree-manufactured dehumidifiers in the previous recall. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Gree Electric Appliances, of China
- Recall number
- 14-095
- Units
- About 350,000 in the United States and 2,700 in Canada (Gree previously recalled 2.2 million dehumidifiers under 12 other brand names in September 2013)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sam's Club, Walmart and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from April 2008 through December 2011 for between $180 and $270.
- Importer
- GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Dehumidifiers
CPSC product type: Dehumidifiers
Recall contact information
Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.
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