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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-09-14

Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics

Is my product affected?

Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers

  • Brand LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

LG Electronics is recalling 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brand names because the power connector for the compressor can short circuit, creating fire and burn hazards. The recalled units are white with a red shut-off button and have controls for fan speed and humidity. Specific model numbers affected are Goldstar GHD30Y7, Goldstar DH305Y7, and Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C, with particular serial number ranges listed for each model. These dehumidifiers were sold at Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill Inc., and various other retailers.

Consumers who own one of these recalled dehumidifiers should immediately stop using it, unplug it, and contact LG Electronics for a free repair. The model and serial numbers can be found on the interior of the dehumidifier and are visible when the water bucket is removed.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.

What should I do?

Anyone who has the recalled dehumidifiers is strongly encouraged to immediately stop using them, unplug them, and contact LG Electronics for the free repair.

Details from the source

The recall involves the 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brands. 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. Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model and serial numbers are located on the interior of the dehumidifier, and can be seen when the water bucket is removed. Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001 through 08400 611TAxx08401 through 40600 612TAxx00001 through 20400 612TAxx21001 through 30600 Home Depot Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001 through 00600 701TAxx00001 through 16800 702TAxx00001 through 03000 Walmart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TA000001 through 001697 612TA000001 through 004200 701TA000001 through 000578 710TA000001 through 000599 Various retailers, including Ace Hardware, Do It Best and Orgill Inc.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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