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Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 12-240 · August 2, 2012 · Sears

What to doConsumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-240 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 2, 2012
Brand
Sears
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 795,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 22, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on the front top of the unit, 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 in depth. They have fan and humidity controls on their top front panels and some models include remote controls. They come with front-loading water buckets. 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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Kenmore Dehumidifiers · About 795,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

580.54351400 - 35-pint (2004)
580.54351400 - 35-pint (2004)
580.53509300 - 50-pint (2003) 580.53701300 - 70-pint (2003)
580.53509300 - 50-pint (2003) 580.53701300 - 70-pint (2003)
580.54701400 - 70-pint (2004) 580.54701500 - 70-pint (2005)
580.54701400 - 70-pint (2004) 580.54701500 - 70-pint (2005)
Location of model number for model numbers 580.54701400, 580.54351400 and 580.54701500
Location of model number for model numbers 580.54701400, 580.54351400 and 580.54701500

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and Sears.com and Kmart.com from 2003 to 2009 for between $140 and $220.; LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact the Recall Fulfillment Center toll-free at (855) 400-4641 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit www.Kenmoredehumidifierrecall.com

Recall history and context

Sears appears in 23 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sears 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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Kenmore Dehumidifiers (About 795,000 units). This recall involves 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on the front top of the unit, manufactured between 2003 and 2005.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm 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…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.