Kenmore dehumidifiers
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Sears is recalling Kenmore brand dehumidifiers in 35-, 50-, and 70-pint capacities that were manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The recalled units can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch fire, creating fire and burn hazards. The white plastic dehumidifiers are between 21 and 24 inches tall, about 15 inches wide, and about 13.5 inches deep, and can be identified by checking the model number on the right side of the interior after removing the front-loading water bucket. The affected model numbers are: 580.54351400 (35-pint, 2004), 580.53509300 (50-pint, 2003), 580.53701300 (70-pint, 2003), 580.54701400 (70-pint, 2004), and 580.54701500 (70-pint, 2005).
Consumers who own a recalled dehumidifier should immediately turn it off and unplug it. They should then contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive either a Sears gift card valued between $75 and $100 (depending on the unit's capacity and year) or a check refund, both redeemable at Sears or Kmart stores or their websites. Additionally, all consumers with recalled units will receive a $25 coupon toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com.
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The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
This recall involves Kenmore brand 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers made by LG and manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifiers are made of white plastic and are between 21 and 24 inches tall, about 15 inches wide and about 13.5 inches deep. They have a fan, humidity controls and a Kenmore logo on their top front panels. They come with front-loading water buckets. Some models include remote controls. The model number can be found on the right side of the interior of the unit once the bucket has been removed. Recalled units have the following model numbers: 35-pint (2004) - 580.54351400 50-pint (2003) - 580.53509300 70-pint (2003) - 580.53701300 70-pint (2004) - 580.54701400 70-pint (2005) - 580.54701500
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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