CPSC recall · Reported August 10, 2010
Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Lg Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China recalled This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the cha….
Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Golds… was recalled by Lg Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China in August 10, 2010. Reason: The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to cons…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determin…. Verify recall #10316 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lg Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China issued this CPSC recall-The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to cons….
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- August 10, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10316 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a front-loading water bucket. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. 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 Walmart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TA000001~001697 612TA000001~004200 701TA000001~000578 710TA000001~000599 Heat Controller Inc.
Reason for recall
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10316 |
| Date reported | August 10, 2010 |
| Date initiated | August 10, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Lg Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China |
| Affected scope | About 98,000 (previously recalled in December 2009) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and re…
- Check the recall number (10316) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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