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Kenmore Dehumidifiers

Description: This recall involves 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on the front top of the unit, manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifiers are made of white plastic and are between 21 and 24 inches tall, about 15 inches wide and about 13.5 inches in depth. They have fan and humidity controls on their top front panels and some models include remote controls. They come with front-loading water buckets. The model number can be found on the right side of the interior of the unit once the bucket has been removed. Recalled units have the following model numbers: 35-pint (2004) - 580.54351400 50-pint (2003) - 580.53509300 70-pint (2003) - 580.53701300 70-pint (2004) - 580.54701400 70-pint (2005) - 580.54701500 [Learn More]

About 795,000 units were affected by this recall.

Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

580.54351400 - 35-pint (2004). 580.53509300 - 50-pint (2003) 580.53701300 - 70-pint (2003)

Kenmore Dehumidifiers Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date08/02/2012
Recall ID1106
Recall Number12240
Product TypeDehumidifiers
HazardThe dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
InjuriesThe firm has received 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries.
RemedyConsumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
Remedy OptionRefund
ContactFor additional information, contact the Recall Fulfillment Center toll-free at (855) 400-4641 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit www.Kenmoredehumidifierrecall.com
Last Updated04/22/2016
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