CPSC2014-04-29

GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China

Product photos

GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea

Back of GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea

Model/Serial Number Label on the back of the GE Brand Dehumidfier by Midea

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning their recalled dehumidifier for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the retailer where purchased.

Sold at

Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170.

Affected count

About 15,500

Injuries reported

Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Repair

Products

GE Brand Dehumidifiers

Consumer contact

Midea toll-free at (855) 861-2799 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall Info at the bottom of the page under the Support heading.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/GE-Brand-Dehumidifiers-by-Midea-Recalled-for-Repair

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