Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Portable Dehumidifiers |
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Date of Recall:
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
CPSC Release Number:
10-096
Manufactured In:
China
Company Phone Number:
(877) 220-0479
Units:
About 98,000
Manufacturer:
LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China
Sold By:
The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc. nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.
Problem/Hazard:
The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Injuries/Incidents:
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.
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.
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Brand
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Model No.
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Serial Number Range
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Sold at
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Goldstar
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GHD30Y7
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611TAxx00001~08400
611TAxx08401~40600
612TAxx00001~20400
612TAxx21001~30600
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Home Depot
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Goldstar
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DH305Y7
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612TAxx00001~00600
701TAxx00001~16800
702TAxx00001~03000
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Wal-Mart
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Comfort-Aire
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BHD-301-C
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611TAxx00001~01697
612TAxx00001~04200
701TAxx00001~00578
710TAxx00001~00599
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Heat Controller Inc.
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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.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact LG toll-free at (877) 220-0479 between
8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday for the location of an authorized LG service center for the repair, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com
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