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60-PINT

This model number appears in 2 official CPSC recall notices for household products. Latest recall published August 4, 2021.

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Recall #21-174 · Published August 4, 2021

Dehumidifiers

CPSC published a recall notice for Dehumidifiers from New Widetech on August 4, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.

Why it was recalled

The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.

Remedy type: Refund

Recall published
August 4, 2021
Units
About 2 million (In addition, about 380,000 in Canada, and about 25,000 in Mexico)
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's stores, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.

Recall #01-130 · Published April 19, 2001

Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers

CPSC published a recall notice for Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers from Goldstar on April 19, 2001. CPSC identifies this hazard: These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.

Why it was recalled

These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and call LG Electronics for a free repair.

Recall published
April 19, 2001
Units
About 100,000
Sold at / sales period
Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from January 1999 through December 1999, for between $100 and $200.

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