Dehumidifiers

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards. Manufactured by GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd. and sold at Amazon.com, Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other stores nationwide from January 2003 – December 2013 for $100 to $300.

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Midea has received 38 reports of smoke and fire. About $4.8 million property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund or replace

What to do

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund. Consumers whose dehumidifiers were manufactured before October 1, 2008 will receive a partial refund, not a replacement. The manufacturing dates can be found on back of units.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerGD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China

UnitsAbout 3.4 million (in addition 850,000 were sold in Canada)

Made inChina

Sold atAmazon.com, Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other stores nationwide

Sales periodJanuary 2003 – December 2013

Price$100 to $300

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-600-3055

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.midea.com/us

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.