CPSC recall · Reported July 17, 2013
Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Burn, Low Consumer Response Rate
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Lg Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China recalled This recall involves Kenmore brand 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers made by LG and manu….
Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Bur… was recalled by Lg Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China in July 17, 2013. Reason: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall…. Verify recall #13238 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lg Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China issued this CPSC recall-The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers..
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- July 17, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13238 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 Kenmore brand 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers made by LG and manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifiers are made of white plastic and are between 21 and 24 inches tall, about 15 inches wide and about 13.5 inches deep. They have a fan, humidity controls and a Kenmore logo on their top front panels. They come with front-loading water buckets. Some models include remote controls. The model number can be found on the right side of the interior of the unit once the bucket has been removed. Recalled units have the following model numbers: 35-pint (2004) - 580.54351400 50-pint (2003) - 580.53509300 70-pint (2003) - 580.53701300 70-pint (2004) - 580.54701400 70-pint (2005) - 580.54701500
Reason for recall
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13238 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 17, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Lg Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China |
| Affected scope | About 795,000 (previously recalled in August 2012) |
| 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 turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a Sears g…
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