Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-08-02 · 12240
Hazards
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
12240
Date
2012-08-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China
Retailer(s)
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and Sears.com and Kmart.com from 2003 to 2009 for between $140 and $220.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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