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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 2.5 million (in addition, 55,000 were sold in Canada) This units
Appliances Recall No. 17-039 Published November 29, 2016

Dehumidifiers

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers. Manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances and sold at AAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 – August 2013 for $110 to $400.

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Why it was recalled

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

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There have been more than 2,000 reported incidents of dehumidifiers overheating. About 450 fires have been reported, resulting in more than $19 million in property damage.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerGree Electric Appliances, of China
UnitsAbout 2.5 million (in addition, 55,000 were sold in Canada) This
Made inChina
Sold atAAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com,
Sales periodJanuary 2005 – August 2013
Price$110 to $400
Category Appliances

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www.greeusa.com

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