Check your dehumidifier.. 2 million being recalled after 46 fires

[Oklacarcollecto]

WASHINGTON - More than 2 million dehumidifiers are being recalled after dozens of reports of fires and more than $2 million in property damage.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire. They were manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances and carried the brand names of Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima.

The dehumidifiers have been linked to 46 fires and $2.15 million in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

They were sold nationwide at major retailers including Home Depot, Kmart and Lowe's between January 2005 and August of this year.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree at 866-853-2802 for a refund.

List from the CSPS website... AAFES, HH Gregg,Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe’s, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam’s Club, Sears and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400.

 

[bighammer]

Thank you for posting this.

 

[67Dart273]

Indeed!!

 

[furyus2]

I'm gonna go check mine.............

 

[Snake]

I just check mine i guessss i am fine its a Whirlpool.ITS a shame i would love this house to BURN BURN BABY.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Sharing this could save someone's life.

Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

On September 12, 2013, Gree, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, announced a recall on dehumidifiers manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances of China and were sold from January 2005 through August 2013. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

This recall involves select 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, 50, 65 and 70-pint dehumidifiers with brand names Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima. Recalled model numbers and date codes can be located below. The brand name and the pint capacity are printed on the front of the dehumidifier. The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front or side of the unit. The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic and measure between 19 and 24 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and register their information below or contact Gree to receive a full refund.

More....

http://www.greedehumidifierrecall.com/ProductEntry.aspx

 

[straightlinespeed]

Just checked mine, falls into this recall. Time to make a call!

 

[rrvolare]

Mine falls within the recall .... THANKS!..... lets input also after phone call made ...

 

[Tackweld]

Thank you for posting this! Turns out we have one of the recalled units. Ours runs 24/7 in the basement (machine shop), now will only plug it in when we are home.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Just checked mine, falls into this recall. Time to make a call!

Let us know how they handle the claim.

Mine falls within the recall .... THANKS!..... lets input also after phone call made ...

I can't stand the thought of anyone loosing their life or home over this.

Thank you for posting this! Turns out we have one of the recalled units. Ours runs 24/7 in the basement (machine shop), now will only plug it in when we are home.

Tackweld call and get a refund then buy a different unit.

 

[toolmanmike]

Thanks for the info. I have a customer that had a house fire caused by a dehumidifier fire.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Bump for those that may not have seen this.

A friend of mine house recently burnt and the dehumidifier has been determined to be the cause.

 

[64 AAR Valiant]

Gee my son left three of those in the house in Kansas.