Dehumidifier recall after 11 reports of fire and smoke property damage
LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co. is recalling about 98,000 dehumidifiers with a compressor power cord connector that can short circuit, resulting in fire and burn hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 30-pint, portable dehumidifiers were sold at Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008.
| Brand | Model No. | Serial Number Range | Sold at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstar | GHD30Y7 | 611TAxx00001~08400 611TAxx08401~40600 612TAxx00001~20400 612TAxx21001~30600 |
Home Depot |
| Goldstar | DH305Y7 | 612TAxx00001~00600 701TAxx00001~16800 702TAxx00001~03000 |
Wal-Mart |
| Comfort-Aire | BHD-301-C | 611TAxx00001~01697 612TAxx00001~04200 701TAxx00001~00578 710TAxx00001~00599 |
Heat Controller Inc. |
