[Recalled] Kenmore Dehumidifiers — This recall involves 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on… | CPSC 2012-08-02
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Recall details
| Product | Kenmore Dehumidifiers |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 12240 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 02 August 2012 |
| EAN / barcode | 54351400 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on the front top of the unit, manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifiers are made of white plastic and are between 21 and 24 inches tall, about 15 inches wide and about 13.5 inches in depth. They have fan and humidity controls on their top front panels and some models include remote controls. They come with front-loading water buckets. The model number can be found on the right side of the interior of the unit once the bucket has been removed. Recalled units have the following model numbers: 35-pint (2004) - 580.54351400 50-pint (2003) - 580.53509300 70-pint (2003) - 580.53701300 70-pint (2004) - 580.54701400 70-pint (2005) - 580.54701500 Hazards: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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