Which dehumidifiers are recalled?

The recall includes 25-, 30-, 35-, 45-, 50-, 60-, 70- and 74-pint dehumidifiers with brand names including AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire, Classic, Commercial Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations, Haier, Honeywell, Idyllis, Ivation, perfect aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool and …

How do you find out if my dehumidifier is recalled?

To find out whether or not your dehumidifier is part of the recall, look at the nameplate sticker located on the back of the unit. This sticker will list the brand name, model number, and capacity (in pints). Consumers can check that information against the full list of recalled units posted in the CPSC recall notice.

Are home dehumidifiers recalled?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 2 million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall also includes about 380,000 dehumidifiers in Canada and about 25,000 in Mexico.

Are dehumidifiers supposed to run all the time?

Should a Dehumidifier Run Constantly? No, there is no need to keep the dehumidifier running constantly. It’s generally enough to run the unit when the humidity level is 50% or higher. A good rule of thumb to remember is to maintain a comfortable 30-50% humidity level for most homes.

Are any GE dehumidifiers being recalled?

GE brand dehumidifiers are now included The company previously recalled 2.2 million dehumidifiers under 12 other brand names. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. This recall involves 30, 40, 50, 65-pint dehumidifiers with the GE brand name.

Can you run dehumidifier all the time?

Can dehumidifiers cause a fire?

“The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards,” according to a notice posted this week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Are there any recalled dehumidifiers on the market?

The issue with these recalled dehumidifiers is the potential for these units to overheat, emit smoke and catch on fire, all major significant risks to consumers and their property. The number of incidents related to reported overheating dehumidifiers has increased to over 2,000 units.

Are there any recalls on SoleusAir dehumidifiers?

Gree Electric Appliances is recalling about About 2.2 million dehumidifiers in the U.S. and Canada, adding four models of SoleusAir dehumidifiers, and expanding several date code ranges to the recall issued in September 2013. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What are the dangers of using a dehumidifier?

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What was the penalty for the LG dehumidifier recall?

LG Electronics will pay a maximum $1,825,000 civil penalty, settling charges by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff charges that the firm knowingly failed to report to CPSC a defect and an unreasonable risk of serious injury with several models of dehumidifiers.