Recall 14-095, published January 30, 2014
Gree Electric Appliances Dehumidifiers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
AHR30LMThe brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 30, 40, 50, 65-pint dehumidifiers with the GE brand name. Recalled model numbers are listed below. The brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier. The dehumidifiers are light gray plastic and measure between 19 and 23 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep. Model Number Capacity Manufacture Date ADER30LN 30 pint 1/08 through 12/10 (for January 2008 through December 2010) ADEW30LN 30 pint AHR30LL 30 pint AHR30LM 30 pint AHW30LM 30 pint ADER40LN 40 pint AHH40LL 40 pint AHR40LL 40 pint AHR40LM 40 pint ADEH50LN 50 pint ADER50LN 50 pint ADEW50LN 50 pint AHH50LM 50 pint AHR50LL 50 pint AHR50LM 50 pint AHW50LM 50 pint ADER65LN 65 pint ADEW65LN 65 pint AHR65LL 65 pint AHR65LM 65 pint AHW65LM 65 pint
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
- Recall published
- January 30, 2014
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 350,000 in the United States and 2,700 in Canada (Gree previously recalled 2.2 million dehumidifiers under 12 other brand names in September 2013)
- Sold at / sales period
- Sam's Club, Walmart and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from April 2008 through December 2011 for between $180 and $270.
