[Recalled] Portable Dehumidifiers — This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names… | CPSC 2009-12-30
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Recall details
| Product | Portable Dehumidifiers |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 10096 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 30 December 2009 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a front-loading water bucket. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001~08400 611TAxx08401~40600 612TAxx00001~20400 612TAxx21001~30600 Home Depot Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001~00600 701TAxx00001~16800 702TAxx00001~03000 Wal-Mart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TAxx00001~01697 612TAxx00001~04200 701TAxx00001~00578 710TAxx00001~00599 Heat Controller Inc. Hazards: The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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