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GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers

CPSC Recall #11088 — January 10, 2011

Recall #11088 Date: January 10, 2011 Remedy: Repair

Product

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.

Units Affected

About 198,000

Sold At

Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.

Manufacturer

GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China

Importer

GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky., and CEM Global LLC (Professional Series) of China

Manufactured In

China

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