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GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
- Starting date:
- July 12, 2011
- Posting date:
- July 12, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002609
Affected products
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
Product description
This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers.
Brand |
Model Number Begins With |
Serial Number Begins With |
---|---|---|
GE |
AHK30LK AHW30LK AHM30LK AHK40LK AHH40LK AHM40LK |
VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1 |
CEM "Professional Series" | PS78303 |
From C10102336010841 4100001 to C10102336010841 5103037 |
Hazard identified
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these dehumidifiers.
Number sold
Approximately 680 units of the affected dehumidifiers were sold at Sam's Club and other retailers across Canada.
Time period sold
The affected dehumidifiers were sold from February 2007 to June 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd.
CHINA
Tel: 1-877-593-8721
- Importer
-
Mabe Canada Inc.
Burlington
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with the affected dehumidifier will be instructed on how to return their product to an authorized service centre for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.
For more information, consumers may contact Midea at 1-877-593-8721 between 8 a.m.and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:ddf676c4-87ee-4046-8560-6053b378bde5].