Reported Nov 29, 2016
Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage; Brand Names Include…
Gree Electric Appliances of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund.
Firm contact: Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Dehumidifiers
- Amount recalled
- About 2.5 million (in addition, 55,000 were sold in Canada) This recall was first announced in September 2013, updated in October 2013 and expanded in January 2014.
Where it was sold
Sold at AAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: There have been more than 2,000 reported incidents of dehumidifiers overheating. About 450 fires have been reported, resulting in more than $19 million in property damage.
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