Dehumidifiers sold at Wal Mart, Sams Club and other retailers are being recalled because of a fire risk.
Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumer Contact
Call (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.
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)
Description
This recall involves 30, 40, 50, 65-pint dehumidifiers with the Gree brand name. Recalled model numbers are listed here. The brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier. The dehumidifiers are light gray plastic and measure between 19 and 23 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep.
Incidents/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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Sold at
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.
Manufacturer
Gree Electric Appliances, of China
Importers
GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured in
China
Click here for the full CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) recall.