Recalled Product

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers

On 2011-01-11, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers due to a potential fire hazard. This product sold new beginning in February 2007 for about $140 to $180.

About 200,000 units are involved in this CEM Global dehumidifier recall. Instance(s) of fires, property damage have been reported.
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This was the 1st recall of products in the Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers category in 2011. See other recently recalled Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers.

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What is the problem?

A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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

How can I tell if I own this product?

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:

These items were sold new⁺ at Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.

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 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.

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

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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 in the CPSC recall announcement.