The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·01130·Announced 2001-04-19

LG Electronics Recalls Goldstar, GE, and Kenmore Dehumidifiers for Fire Hazard

LG Electronics is recalling approximately 100,000 portable dehumidifiers sold under Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore brands due to an internal electrical connection that can overheat and cause fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with four reported instances of fire within the units and smoke damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk products where injury has not yet been reported but property damage has occurred.

Plain-English summary

LG Electronics Inc. is recalling approximately 100,000 portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore brands. The recall involves specific models: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010, and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1, and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). These units were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999 and sold nationwide at mass merchandise and department stores from January 1999 through December 1999 for between $100 and $200.

The recalled dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard. LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding objects. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics toll-free at (800) 651-1602 or visit www.easyrecalldehumidifier.com for a free repair. The brand name is located to the left of the control unit, and the model number is located behind the condensate bucket on a sticker on the left-hand side.

The recalled product

Product
Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers
Manufacturer
LG Electronics Inc., of Seoul, South Korea
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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