Kenmore Dehumidifiers
CPSC Recall #12240 — August 1, 2012
Product
Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Description
The dehumidifiers were sold from 2003 to 2009. The firm is aware of 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage.
Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries.
Remedy
Consumers 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.
Units Affected
About 795,000
Sold At
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and Sears.com and Kmart.com from 2003 to 2009 for between $140 and $220.
Manufacturer
LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China
Manufactured In
China