Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics

Washington, DC: About 98,000 Portable Dehumidifiers made by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co, of China are being recalled because the power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

So far, LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat, smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved significant smoke/water damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 30 pint portable dehumidifiers, and complete list of brand names and model numbers is available by clicking on the link 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.

The dehumidifiers were sold at The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc, nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.

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Published on Dec-31-09