Recall: Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima Dehumidifiers

On 2013-09-12, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima Dehumidifiers due to a potential fire and burn hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2005 for about $110 to $400.

About 2 million units are involved in this Airwell dehumidifier recall. Instance(s) of fires, major property damage have been reported. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.

This was the 1st recall of products in the Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers category in 2013. Since 2005, there have been approximately 10 similar recalls, involving about 10 million product units.

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Company Contact Information:

Website: www.greeusa.com
Phone: (866) 853-2802

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What is the problem?

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Instance(s) of fires, major property damage have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

This recall involves 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, 50, 65 and 70-pint dehumidifiers with brand names Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima.  Recalled model numbers and date codes are listed below. The brand name and the pint capacity are printed on the front of the dehumidifier. The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front or side of the unit. The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic and measure between 19 and 24 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep. 

Danby or Premiere
Model number       Â	 Capacity	Date code range Â
DDR3011        Â	30-pint Â	All units
DDR30P     Â	30-pint Â	All units
DDR4511 Â	45-pint Â	All units
DDR45P         Â	45-pint Â	All units
DDR6511           Â	65-pint	All units
DDR65CHP       Â	65-pint Â	All units
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De'Longhi or SuperClima
Model number   Â	CapacityÂ	Date code range
DDSE30       Â	30-pint	All units
DDSE40     Â	40-pint Â	All units
DG50	50-pint Â	All units
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Fedders
Model number                               Â	Capacity	Date code range
FEDH-MAH030-C15   Â	30-pint	All units
FEDH-MAH070-C15 Â	70-pint	All units
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Fellini
Model number	Capacity	Date code range
13-06030       Â	50-pint	All units
13-06031     Â	70-pint	All units
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Frigidaire
Model number     Â	Capacity	Date code range
FDB30R1	30-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDB50R1	50-pint                 Â	01/07 through 09/08
FDB70R1	70-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDD25S1	25-pintÂ	01/07 through 09/08
FDF50S1	50-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDF70S1 Â	70-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDL30R1       Â	30-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDL50R1   Â	50-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDL50S1   Â	50-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDL70R1 Â	70-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDL70S1   Â	70-pint	01/07 through 09/08
FDM30R1 Â	30-pint Â	01/07 through 09/08
FDR30S1	30-pint Â	01/07 through 09/08
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Gree
Model number   Â	Capacity	 Date code range  Â
13-06090	30-pint	All units
13-06091   Â	45-pint	All units
13-06092     Â	50-pint Â	All units
13-06093   Â	70-pint	All units
GDN20AH-K4EAB1A Â	20-pint Â	All units
GDN20AH-K5EBB3A	20-pint	All units
GDN30AE-A3EBA8A   Â	30-pint Â	All units
GDN30AH-A4EBB1A Â	30-pint	All units
GDN40AH-A4EBB1A	40-pint	All units
GDN45AH-A3EBB2A	45-pint	All units
GDN50AF-A3EBA8A Â	50-pint Â	All units
GDN50AF-A3EBA8B Â	50-pint	All units
GDN70AF-A3EBA8A	70-pint	All units
GDN70AF-A3EBB3A     Â	70-pint	All units
GDN70AI-A3EBB2A   Â	70-pint	All units
GDNE30AEBA1A8A   Â	30-pint	All units
GDNE40AEBA1A8A   Â	40-pint	All units
GDNE50AFBA1A8A Â	50-pint	All units
GDNE65AFBA1A8A Â	65-pint	All units
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Kenmore
Model number Â	Capacity Â	Date code range Â
407.52301210 Â	30-pint	2012-04 through 2012-09     Â
407.52501210Â	50-pint	2012-04 through 2012-09
407.52701210Â	70-pint	2012-04 through 2012-09     Â
407.52702210 Â	70-pint	2012-04 through 2012-08     Â
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Norpole
Model number       Â	Capacity	Date code range
NPDH30PG	30-pintÂ	All units
Seabreeze
Model number     Â	Capacity	Date code range
DH450S Â	50-pint	All units
DH470S       Â	70-pint	All units
SoleusAir
Model Number   Â	Capacity	Date code range
CFM-25E   Â	25-pint	All units
CFM-40E   Â	40-pint	All units
DP1-50-03A          Â	50-pint	032610Â
GL-DEH-30-1	30-pint	1211 through 0612    Â
GL-DEH-45-2 Â	45-pint	1211 through 0612
GL-DEH-50-2L2	50-pint	1211 through 0612
GL-DEH-50-2Q2 Â	50-pint	 1211 through 0612
GL-DEH-70-2S2 Â	70-pint	1211 through 0612
GL-DEH-70P-2S2 Â	70-pint	 0112 through 0612
GM-DEH-30M-1L2	30-pint	010512 through 061412
GM-DEH-30M-1R2	30-pint	010512 through 061412
GM-DEH-45-1	45-pint	122511 through 062112
GM-DEH-70-1S2     Â	70-pint	010512 through 062112
SG-DEH-25-4	25-pintÂ	032711 through 081712
SG-DEH-30-2     Â	30-pint	032711 through 050712
SG-DEH-30B-1  Â	30-pint	011210 through 041310
SG-DEH-30M-1 Â	30-pint	010510 through 071512
SG-DEH-30M-1A Â	30-pint	121510 through 111011
SG-DEH-30M-1L2   Â	30-pint	010510 through 071512
SG-DEH-30M-1R2   Â	30-pint	010510 through 071512
SG-DEH-45-1     Â	45-pint	010610 through 071512
SG-DEH-45-1A Â	45-pint	121510 through 111011
SG-DEH-45-2     Â	45-pint	032711 through 050712
SG-DEH-50-2     Â	50-pint	010712 through 010712
SG-DEH-70-1    Â	70-pint	010610 through 071512
SG-DEH-70-1A Â	70-pint	121510 through 111011
SG-DEH-70-2    Â	70-pint	032711 through 050712
SG-DEH-70-2S2 Â	70-pint	032711 through 050712

This product was also recalled in Canada. Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/35547r-eng.php

NOTE: This recall was expanded in January 2014.

These items were sold new⁺ at AAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam's Club, Sears and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a full refund.

Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, or online at www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.

Incidents & Injuries Reported as of Recall Date

The firms have received reports of 165 incidents, including 46 fires and $2.15 million in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available at CPSC.gov.