CPSC, LG Electronics Inc. Announce Recall of Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore Dehumidifiers

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recalled dehumidifiers are white, with a red auto shut off button, and regulators for fan speed and humidity control. The dehumidifiers were manufactured between November 1998 and May 1999, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Goldstar DH2510, DH4010 and DH5010; General Electric AHG25LAG1, AHG40LAG1 and AHG50LAG1; and Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only). The brand name is located to the left of the control unit. The model number is located behind the condensate bucket, on a sticker on the left hand side.

Is my product affected?

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• Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers · About 100,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Mass merchandise and department stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from January 1999 through December 1999, for between $100 and $200.; LG Electronics Inc., of Seoul, South Korea.

Injuries or incidents reported

LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding objects. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers may call LG Electronics toll-free (800) 651-1602 anytime or visit the company's website at www.easyrecalldehumidifier.com

Recall history and context

LG Electronics appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all LG Electronics recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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