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GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Name of Product:
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
Hazard:
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
January 11, 2011
Units:
About 198,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Midea toll-free at (877) 593-8721 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recallverification.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are:

BrandModel Number Begins With:Serial Number Begins With:
GE AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK,
AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK		 VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1,
GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1
CEM "Professional Series" PS78303 from C10102336010841 4100001
to C10102336010841 5103037
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.

Incidents/Injuries:

Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.
Manufacturer(s):
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Importer(s):

GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky., and CEM Global LLC (Professional Series) of China

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-088

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