CPSCNovember 2, 2016consumer
Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
What to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund. Consumers whose dehumidifiers were manufactured before October 1, 2008 will receive a partial refund, not a replacement. The manufacturing dates can be found on back of units.
Brands named
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Recall history
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