More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold under several brand names are being recalled following reports of fires.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
According to the CPSC, the now-recalled dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire. Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 overheating incidents and $168,000 in property damage from the recalled products. The recalled dehumidifiers can be identified by their brand, model number and capacity, which is all listed on the CPSC’s notice. The products are white, beige, gray or black plastic — sold in various sizes for between $110 and $400.This isn’t the first time that Gree-manufactured dehumidifiers have been recalled for fire and burn risks.
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