2 M Chinese made Gree dehumdifiers recalled over fire danger

Posts: 3,834
edited November 2013 in The Clubhouse
2.2 Million Chinese made Gree Electric Appliances dehumidifiers are being recalled,prone to overheating, smoking and catching on fire. This recall involves brand names Danby, De'Longhi,Fedders,Fellini,Frigidaire,Gree,Kenmore,Norpole ,Premiere,Seabreeze,SoleusAir,and SuperClima. Apparently, over 2 million of these unite were sold in the U.S.and 52,500 in Canada. Consumers are advised to unplug these units and contact Gree for a full refund. Good luck on this one.
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  • Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2013
  • Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2013
    So pretty much "any" dehumidifier made? Right? I'm not sure what I have but I've had it for years so do you have any DATES on the models recalled. Haven't gone up in smoke yet!

    cnh
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  • Posts: 44
    edited September 2013
    Here's some info: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/35547r-eng.php

    Just bought a Danby, luckily not on the list.
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  • Posts: 3,834
    edited September 2013
    I'm wondering about all those dehumidifiers they sell on the tv shopping channels, if any of their brands are in this group?:eek: Great info bmor!!!!
  • Posts: 44
    edited September 2013
    2 CH - SB Touch, CA 840C, CA 840Av2, PSB Imagine T
    HT - Pioneer 1325, Emo UPA-1, MA Silver RS series 7.1
  • Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2013
    Almost all the photos except ONE are of models that have DIGITAL readouts? So they must be fairly recent models, I'd guess no more than 3 years? I still need to see what mine is but it doesn't look like "anything" listed, pictured above! Probably too old. Old school tech is some times an advantage.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Posts: 4,315
    edited September 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    2.2 Million Chinese made Gree Electric Appliances dehumidifiers are being recalled,prone to overheating, smoking and catching on fire. This recall involves brand names Danby, De'Longhi,Fedders,Fellini,Frigidaire,Gree,Kenmore,Norpole ,Premiere,Seabreeze,SoleusAir,and SuperClima. Apparently, over 2 million of these unite were sold in the U.S.and 52,500 in Canada. Consumers are advised to unplug these units and contact Gree for a full refund. Good luck on this one.

    Thanks for the headsup, we have a Frigidaire that falls into this category. Will see how this all plays out.
  • Posts: 19,508
    edited September 2013
    I would hate to be the owner of that company right now. Holy smokes....

    Tom
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  • Posts: 34,208
    edited September 2013
    I googled :-) and came up with model number and year info at http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/09/more-than-2-million-dehumidifiers-recalled-over-smoke-fire-danger/

    We have one very similar dehumidifer (Sears) and our daughter and her husband have another. Theirs is too new to be included in the recall - I've still gotta check on ours :-O
  • Posts: 360
    edited September 2013
    Thanks for the heads up.
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  • Posts: 939
    edited September 2013
    Double post...
  • Posts: 939
    edited September 2013
    I have a 1.5 year old DeLonghi DD50P, don't see it on the list fortunately. It is made in China though (shocker), likely by that same company. Might be wise to check once in a while to see if the recall list expands for anyone in my situation. Thanks all for the heads up and the info sites.
  • Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2013
    I finally checked mine. It's a Haier, one of the better known brands in China itself also marketed in the U.S. Doesn't seem to be on the list and, well it's at least 4 or 5 years old. That said. I'd take this recall pretty seriously because if you're like me you run your machine 24/7 and that means that it's on when you're asleep and when you're away!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
  • Posts: 3,594
    edited September 2013
    I checked mine - an LG. Whew
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  • Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    2.2 Million Chinese made Gree Electric Appliances dehumidifiers are being recalled,prone to overheating, smoking and catching on fire. This recall involves brand names Danby, De'Longhi,Fedders,Fellini,Frigidaire,Gree,Kenmore,Norpole ,Premiere,Seabreeze,SoleusAir,and SuperClima. Apparently, over 2 million of these unite were sold in the U.S.and 52,500 in Canada. Consumers are advised to unplug these units and contact Gree for a full refund. Good luck on this one.

    Just wanted to thank you again for posting this information, we just received a full refund for our dehumidifier. We would have never known there was any chance that our model "could" present problems, no recall notice, no emails, nothing from the retailer or manufacturer. The whole process took about eight weeks.
  • Posts: 3,834
    edited November 2013
    Blessings to you and yours Mike, glad I could help. One of the best things about the CP forum is helping others :).

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