Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
LG Electronics, in coordination with the CPSC, is recalling white dehumidifiers with red auto shut-off buttons sold under the Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore brand names. These units were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999 and have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, creating a fire hazard. The affected models are Goldstar DH2510, DH4010, and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1, and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name appears to the left of the control unit, and the model number is located on a sticker behind the condensate bucket on the left side.
According to the recall notice, consumers with these dehumidifiers should stop using them immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.
The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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