GE Brand Dehumidifiers
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) [Learn More]
About 15,500 units were affected by this recall.
GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea. Back of GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea
GE Brand Dehumidifiers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/29/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1669 |
| Recall Number | 14164 |
| Product Type | Dehumidifiers |
| Hazard | A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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 Updated | 01/09/2015 |
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