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GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart is CPSC recall #14164, announced on April 29, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010) The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., GE Appliances & Lighting.
This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010)
Affected products
GE Brand Dehumidifiers
Recalled brands
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., GE Appliances & Lighting
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.
Recall date
April 29, 2014
CPSC recall #14164 covers GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 29, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010)
The CPSC remedy for recall #14164 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/GE-Brand-Dehumidifiers-by-Midea-Recalled-for-Repair. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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