The dehumidifiers overheat which causes the fire. Check the label on the back of your unit and write down the brand, model and serial number to check against the recall list.
Sources:
http://www.wthr.com/article/millions-of-dehumidifiers-pose-serious-fire-risk
https://www.cpsc.gov/
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If your dehumidifier is on the list, stop using it and unplug it immediately. The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire.
To watch some media coverage on this very dangerous and serious issue, check out the links below.
Recalls
The recalled dehumidifiers were sold at big box retailers such as Home Depot, Menards, Lowes, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Sears, K Mart, Lowes, HH Gregg, and even Amazon.
60 Brands
The recall affects 60 different brands of dehumidifiers that were built between 2003 and 2013.
19 Million
The dehumidifiers recalled have caused hundreds of fires resulting in $19 million in reported damage.
5.6 Million
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 5.6 million dehumidifiers in two separate recalls.
The Facts
The Main Players
The lastest recall which was issued on November 29, 2016, added even more popular brand names to the list.
All of the recalled dehumidifiers were manufactured in China. You can find a list of the recalled devices here.
West Bend has had several fire claims caused by the defective dehumidifiers. Damages total more than $1 million. Overall numbers throughout the country are on the rise and they're staggering.
What's causing the fire
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What's causing the fire
In 2013, Gree Corporation, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a massive dehumidifier recall. Some of the brand names included in that recall are:
There are millions of dehumidifiers in homes across the country. A dehumidifier takes the moisture out of the air and keeps our homes dry. They work extremely hard in spring and summer.
While your dehumidifier is certainly beneficial, it may be a fire danger! Have you heard of the massive recall of many brand name dehumidifiers? If not keep reading. This article could prevent a dangerous fire in your home.
Dehumidifiers can overheat
and catch fire. Do you have one?
