CPSCApril 29, 2014consumer

GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Brands named

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Recall history

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