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Recall 12240 — Kenmore Dehumidifiers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2012-08-02

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12240
Date of alert
2012-08-02
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China
Product category
consumer_product
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
54351400
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Sears-Recalls-Kenmore-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fir

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