Dehumidifiers
CPSC Recall #13-283 — September 12, 2013
Product
Dehumidifiers
Description
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire. Brands included in this recall are Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima
Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firms have received reports of 325 incidents, including 71 fires and $2,725,000 in property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Units Affected
About 2.2 million in the United States and 52,500 in Canada
Sold At
AAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam's Club, Sears and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400.
Manufactured In
China