Portable Dehumidifiers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance has recalled 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brand names due to a fire and burn hazard. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, creating a risk of fire and burns. The recalled dehumidifiers are white units with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity, and a front-loading water bucket. Specific model numbers and serial number ranges are listed for units sold at Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and through Heat Controller Inc.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the dehumidifier and contact LG to confirm whether their unit is included in the recall. Affected consumers should then return their dehumidifier to an authorized LG service center for a free repair. The model and serial numbers needed to check if a unit is recalled can be found inside the dehumidifier after removing the water bucket.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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.
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. Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001~08400 611TAxx08401~40600 612TAxx00001~20400 612TAxx21001~30600 Home Depot Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001~00600 701TAxx00001~16800 702TAxx00001~03000 Wal-Mart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TAxx00001~01697 612TAxx00001~04200 701TAxx00001~00578 710TAxx00001~00599 Heat Controller Inc.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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