The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. The recalled model numbers are listed below.
Kenmore
| Model number | Capacity |
| 407.53530310 | 30-pint |
| 407.53550310 | 50-pint |
| 407.53570310 | 70-pint |
| 407.53571310 | 70-pint |
GE
| Model number | Capacity |
| ADEH50LPQ1 | 50-pint |
| ADEH50LQQ1 | 50-pint |
| ADEH50LRL1 | 50-pint |
| ADEL30LRQ1 | 30-pint |
| ADEL50LRL1 | 50-pint |
| ADEL70LRL1 | 70-pint |
| ADER30LPQ1 | 30-pint |
| ADER30LQQ1 | 30-pint |
| ADER40LPQ1 | 40-pint |
| ADER40LQQ1 | 40-pint |
| ADER50LPQ1 | 50-pint |
| ADER50LQQ1 | 50-pint |
| ADER50LRL1 | 50-pint |
| ADER50LSL1 (with date code 01/14) | 50-pint |
| ADER65LPQ1 | 65-pint |
| ADER65LQQ1 | 65-pint |
| ADER70LRL1 | 70-pint |
| ADEW30LPQ1 | 30-pint |
| ADEW30LQQ1 | 30-pint |
| ADEW50LPQ1 | 50-pint |
| ADEW50LQQ1 | 50-pint |
| ADEW50LRL1 | 50-pint |
| ADEW65LPQ1 | 65-pint |
| ADEW65LQQ1 | 65-pint |
| ADEW70LRL1 | 70-pint |
SoleusAir
| Model number | Capacity |
| GL-DEH-45F-2Q3 | 45-pint |
| GL-DEH-70EIP-6L3 | 70-pint |
| GL-DEH-70F-2L3 | 70-pint |
| GM-DEH-30M-1Q3 | 30-pint |
| GM-DEH-45-1Q3 | 45-pint |
| GM-DEH-70-1L3 | 70-pint |
| SG-DEH-25-4 | 25-pint |
| SG-DEH-30E-1Q3 | 30-pint |
| SG-DEH-45E-1Q3 | 45-pint |
| SG-DEH-70E-1L3 | 70-pint |
| SG-DEH-70E-2L3 | 70-pint |
Seabreeze
| DH470SB | 70-pint |
Norpole
| NPDH30PG-1 | 30-pint |
The brand name and pint capacity are printed on the back, front, or side of the dehumidifier. The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front, or side of the unit. The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic and measure between 19 and 24 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep.
Incidents/Injuries
Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage with the recalled dehumidifiers.
Name of Product: Dehumidifiers
Recall Date: August 17, 2023
Recall Number: 23-262
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Sold At: Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide, starting in 2011 through 2014 for between $110 and $400.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop use, unplug the dehumidifiers, and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Units: About 1.56 million
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Visit https://global.gree.com/usa/channels/840.html to sign up for the waitlist. You will be contacted in 6-8 weeks with information on how to register for the recall.
What Do I Do If I Was Injured By a Defective Product?
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