CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
USCPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Recalling Firm: LG Electronics Inc., of Seoul, South Korea
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.
Affected Products
Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-LG-Electronics-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Goldstar-General-Electric-and-Sears-Kenmore-Dehumidifiers |
| Title | CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dehumidifier.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled portable dehumidifier |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dehumidifier-model.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of model number on portable dehumidifier |
| Hazards › Name | These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding objects. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers |
| Products › Type | Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1910 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100,000 |
| Recall I D | 740 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from January 1999 through December 1999, for between $100 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2001-04-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side. |
| Recall Number | 01130 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LG Electronics Inc., of Seoul, South Korea |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call LG Electronics toll-free (800) 651-1602 anytime or visit the company's website at www.easyrecalldehumidifier.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-25T00:00:00 |
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