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CPSC recall · Reported January 11, 2011

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #
11088
Affected scope
About 198,000
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Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between Nove….

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China in January 11, 2011. Reason: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to d…. Verify recall #11088 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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January 11, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11088 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 and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK,AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1,GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1 CEM "Professional Series" PS78303 from C10102336010841 4100001to C10102336010841 5103037

Reason for recall

A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 11088
Date reported January 11, 2011
Date initiated January 11, 2011
Recalling firm Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Affected scope About 198,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK,AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1,GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1 CEM "Professional Series" PS78303 from C10102336010841 4100001to C10102336010841 5103037. Recalled by Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 198,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 11, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11088.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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