The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·10316·Announced 2010-08-10

LG Recalls Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers Due to Fire Risk

LG is re-announcing a recall for approximately 98,000 portable dehumidifiers sold as Goldstar and Comfort-Aire due to a power connector defect that poses fire and burn hazards.

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 reported incidents of significant property damage to a home, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co. is re-announcing a recall for approximately 98,000 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brand names. The recall was re-announced following four additional reports of fires involving the units, including one incident that caused significant damage to a home. No injuries have been reported.

The affected dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, fan speed and humidity controls, and a front-loading water bucket. The model and serial numbers are located on the interior of the unit, visible after removing the water bucket. Specific models include Goldstar GHD30Y7 and DH305Y7, and Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C.

These units were sold nationwide at The Home Depot, Walmart, and Heat Controller Inc. from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150. The hazard involves the power connector for the compressor, which can short circuit, posing fire and burn risks to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier and contact LG toll-free at (877) 220-0479 to determine if their unit is included in the recall. LG will provide a free repair at an authorized service center.

The recalled product

Product
Portable Dehumidifiers
Manufacturer
LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
98,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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