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Gree Recalls 1.56 Million Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires

Recall 23-262 · August 16, 2023 · Gree

What to doConsumers should immediately stop use, unplug the dehumidifiers, and contact Gree to receive a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-262 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 16, 2023
Brand
Gree
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Dehumidifiers
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1.56 million
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 17, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. The recalled model numbers are listed below. Kenmore Model number Capacity 407.5353031 30-pint 407.5355031 50-pint 407.5357031 70-pint 407.5357131 70-pint GE Model number Capacity ADEH50LPQ1 50-pint ADEH50LQQ1 50-pint ADEH50LRL1 50-pint ADEL30LRQ1 30-pint ADEL50LRL1 50-pint ADEL70LRL1 70-pint ADER30LPQ1 30-pint ADER30LQQ1 30-pint ADER40LPQ1 40-pint ADER40LQQ1 40-pint ADER50LPQ1 50-pint ADER50LQQ1 50-pint ADER50LRL1 50-pint ADER50LSL1 (with date code 01/14) 50-pint ADER65LPQ1 65-pint ADER65LQQ1 65-pint ADER70LRL1 70-pint ADEW30LPQ1 30-pint ADEW30LQQ1 30-pint ADEW50LPQ1 50-pint ADEW50LQQ1 50-pint ADEW50LRL1 50-pint ADEW65LPQ1 65-pint ADEW65LQQ1 65-pint ADEW70LRL1 70-pint SoleusAir Model number Capacity GL-DEH-45F-2Q3 45-pint GL-DEH-70EIP-6L3 70-pint GL-DEH-70F-2L3 70-pint GM-DEH-30M-1Q3 30-pint GM-DEH-45-1Q3 45-pint GM-DEH-70-1L3 70-pint SG-DEH-25-4 25-pint SG-DEH-30E-1Q3 30-pint SG-DEH-45E-1Q3 45-pint SG-DEH-70E-1L3 70-pint SG-DEH-70E-2L3 70-pint Seabreeze DH470SB 70-pint Norpole NPDH30PG-1 30-pint

Is my product affected?

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

  • Dehumidifiers · About 1.56 million units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled GE Dehumidifiers: All Model Nos.
Recalled GE Dehumidifiers: All Model Nos.
Recalled Kenmore Dehumidifiers: All Model Nos.
Recalled Kenmore Dehumidifiers: All Model Nos.
Recalled Soleusair Dehumidifiers: Model Nos. GM-DEH-30M-1Q3, GM-DEH-45-1Q3, GM-DEH-70-1L3, SG-DEH-30E-1Q3, SG-DEH-45E-1Q3, SG-DEH-70E-1L3
Recalled Soleusair Dehumidifiers: Model Nos. GM-DEH-30M-1Q3, GM-DEH-45-1Q3, GM-DEH-70-1L3, SG-DEH-30E-1Q3, SG-DEH-45E-1Q3, SG-DEH-70E-1L3
Recalled Soleusair Dehumidifiers: Model Nos. SG-DEH-70E-2L3, GL-DEH-45F-2Q3, GL-DEH-70F-2L3
Recalled Soleusair Dehumidifiers: Model Nos. SG-DEH-70E-2L3, GL-DEH-45F-2Q3, GL-DEH-70F-2L3

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide, starting in 2011 through 2014 for between $110 and $400.; Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai; GE Appliances of Louisville, KY; Gree USA Sales Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.; IRP, of Pineville, N.C.; MC Appliance Corp. of Wood Dale, Ill.; MJC America Ltd. dba Soleus International Inc., of Walnut, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage with the recalled dehumidifiers.

Consumer contact

Visit https://global.gree.com/usa/channels/840.html to sign up for the waitlist. You will be contacted in 6-8 weeks with information on how to register for the recall.

Recall history and context

Gree appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Dehumidifiers (About 1.56 million units). This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop use, unplug the dehumidifiers, and contact Gree to receive a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 17, 2023. 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.