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GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Name: GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Brand: GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
SKU: CPSC-14164
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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