CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers

Active Recall Announced April 19, 2001 CPSC #01130

Quick answer

CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers is CPSC recall #01130, announced on April 19, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side. The remedy is consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call lg electronics for a free repair.. Affected brand: LG Electronics Inc..

Hazard

The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.

Affected products

Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers

Recalled brands

LG Electronics Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.

Recall date

April 19, 2001

Categories

Dehumidifiers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01130?

CPSC recall #01130 covers CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 19, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.

What is the remedy for recall #01130?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01130 is consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call lg electronics for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-LG-Electronics-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Goldstar-General-Electric-and-Sears-Kenmore-Dehumidifiers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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