Portable Dehumidifiers
CPSC Recall #10-096 — December 29, 2009
Product
Portable Dehumidifiers
Description
This recall involves 30 pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a front-loading water bucket. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed.BrandModel No.Serial Number RangeSold atGoldstarGHD30Y7611TAxx00001~08400611TAxx08401~40600612TAxx00001~20400612TAxx21001~30600Home DepotGoldstarDH305Y7612TAxx00001~00600701TAxx00001~16800702TAxx00001~03000Wal-MartComfort-AireBHD-301-C611TAxx00001~01697612TAxx00001~04200701TAxx00001~00578710TAxx00001~00599Heat Controller Inc.
Hazard
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat, smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved significant smoke/water damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 98,000
Sold At
The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc. nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.
Manufacturer
LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China
Manufactured In
China