GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers

GE and Professional Series Brand

Dehumidifiers Recalled

Hazard: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers.

The following model and serial numbers below are included in this recall and according to MABE Canada Inc., it imported only model AHH40LK into Canada.

Brand	Model Number Begins With:	Serial Number Begins With:
GE	AHK30LK AHW30LK AHM30LK AHK40LK AHH40LK AHM40LK	VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1
CEM "Professional Series"	PS78303	From C10102336010841 4100001 to C10102336010841 5103037

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the affected dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with the affected dehumidifier will be instructed on how to return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.

For more information, consumers may contact Midea at 1-877-593-8721 between 8AM and 5PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.