. These dehumidifiers - manufactured by China-based Gree Electric Appliances - are separate from the ones previously recalled by CPSC sold over a nine year period that may have been responsible for the death of four people. In total 42 models are being recalled, with the brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze. These products were sold from January 2011 to February 2014 at major retailers nationwide, including but not limited to Walmart, Home Depot and Sam's Club. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US These dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire. At the time of the recall, Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 overheating incidents and $168,000 in property damage stemming from the recalled dehumidifiers, the CPSC shared in a notice released on Wednesday. The dehumidifiers are made of plastic and come in four colors: white, beige, gray or black. They range in sizes and prices between $110 and $400. The Associated Press reached out to Gree for comment on Thursday. Gree dehumidifiers have faced plenty of scrutiny and have had to be recalled in the past, with the CPSC previously sending out another recall notice about ones sold from January 2005 to January 2014. These were sold under the brands: Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima. First announced in 2013, this recall was further expanded a year later and then reshared in 2016. More than 450 fires and 2,000 overheating incidents have been attributed to these d){kind=link}
These dehumidifiers – manufactured by China-based Gree Electric Appliances – are separate from the ones previously recalled from the manufacturer that may have been responsible for the death of four people
More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold in a three year period are under recall after reports of nearly two dozen fires, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
These dehumidifiers – manufactured by China-based Gree Electric Appliances – are separate from the ones previously recalled by CPSC sold over a nine year period that may have been responsible for the death of four people.
In total 42 models are being recalled, with the brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze. These products were sold from January 2011 to February 2014 at major retailers nationwide, including but not limited to Walmart, Home Depot and Sam’s Club.
For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US