GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

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

Recall #: 14164
Affected scope: About 15,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white….

GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively … was recalled by Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China in April 29, 2014. Reason: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and conta…. Verify recall #14164 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..

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agency class: April 29, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14164 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.

Product description

This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010)

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning their recalled dehumidifier for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the retailer where purchased.

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	14164
Date reported	April 29, 2014
Date initiated	April 29, 2014
Recalling firm	Gd Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 15,500
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 dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning t…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14164.

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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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