CPSC2013-09-12
Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $2 Million in Property Damage Reported
Gree Electric Appliances, of China
Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Sold 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.
Affected count
About 2.2 million in the United States and 52,500 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firms have received reports of 325 incidents, including 71 fires and $2,725,000 in property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Dehumidifiers
Consumer contact
Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Gree-Recalls-12-Brands-of-DehumidifiersDon't want to check this manually?
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