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Why it was recalled
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Midea has received 38 reports of smoke and fire. About $4.8 million property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund. Consumers whose dehumidifiers were manufactured before October 1, 2008 will receive a partial refund, not a replacement. The manufacturing dates can be found on back of units.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
- Recall number
- 17-024
- Units
- About 3.4 million (in addition 850,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com, Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other stores nationwide from January 2003 through December 2013 for between $100 and $300.
Dehumidifiers
Recall contact information
GD Midea at 800-600-3055 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall for more information.
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