The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13283·Announced 2013-09-12

Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Gree is recalling 12 brands of dehumidifiers due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Gree for a refund.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant property damage reports ($2.7 million) and 71 fires, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Gree Electric Appliances of China is recalling approximately 2.2 million dehumidifiers sold in the United States and 52,500 in Canada. The recall involves 20-, 25-, 30-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 65-, and 70-pint models sold under the brand names Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir, and SuperClima. The units were sold at retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400.

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The firms have received reports of 325 incidents, including 71 fires and $2,725,000 in property damage.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund. The brand name and pint capacity are printed on the front of the unit, while the model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front, or side.

The recalled product

Product
Dehumidifiers
Manufacturer
Gree Electric Appliances, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
52,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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