KENMORE DEHUMIDIFIERS PROBLEMS

kenmore dehumidifiers

Information about the problems and breakdowns of Kenmore dehumidifiers that were reported from 2001 to 2002.

Common problems: fire, smoke.

Faulty modules: fan.

Recalls

2 safety recalls announced

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

  • Date: 4/19/2001

Voluntarily recalling about 100,000 Goldstar, General Electric, and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers. These dehumidifiers have an internal electrical connection that can overheat, presenting a potential fire hazard to consumers. LG Electronics has received seven reports of dehumidifiers overheating, including four reports of fire within the units, with smoke damage to surrounding objects. 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; Sears Kenmore 580.59600890 (60-pint model only).

Whirlpool Recalls Dehumidifiers

  • Date: 1/31/2002

Voluntarily recalling about 1.4 million dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool, Kenmore and ComfortAire brand names. The dehumidifiers are white plastic, about 2-feet high and have a front-mounted water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG, QH, QJ, QK or QL. Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers from February 1997 through December 2001 for between $130 and $260.

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