CPSCGeneral Alert
GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exc...
Published: April 29, 2014Recall ID: 14164Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010)
Affected Products
GE Brand Dehumidifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/GE-Brand-Dehumidifiers-by-Midea-Recalled-for-Repair |
| Title | GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14164.GE%2520Midea%2520DehumidifierLARGE.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14164.Back%2520of%2520GE%2520Midea%2520DehumidiferLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14164.label%2520of%2520GE%2520MideLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model/Serial Number Label on the back of the GE Brand Dehumidfier by Midea |
| Hazards › Name | A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | GE Brand Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Type | Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 67902 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,500 |
| Recall I D | 1669 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning their recalled dehumidifier for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the retailer where purchased. |
| Importers › Name | GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170. |
| Recall Date | 2014-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010) |
| Recall Number | 14164 |
| Manufacturers › Name | GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Midea toll-free at (855) 861-2799 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall Info at the bottom of the page under the Support heading. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |