Dehumidifier Recall Lawsuit | Get the Right Lawyer

The United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of millions of dehumidifiers due to the risk of overheating and causing fires in homes. These humidifiers have been connected to a minimum of 38 incidents of smoke and fire, leading to property damage amounting to $4.8 million.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you suffered a burn or other injury from a dehumidifier, or if your house had fire damage, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

Update: 2 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled Over Fire, Burn Hazard

New Widetech is recalling 25-, 30-, 35-, 45-, 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-, and 74-pint dehumidifiers after the company received at least 107 reports of the dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching fire [1], resulting in about $17 million in property damage.

The recalled dehumidifiers were manufactured before September 1, 2017, under the brand names AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores), Commercial Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek), Idylis, Ivation, perfect aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool, and Whynter.

This recall began on August 4, 2021.

What’s the problem?

November 4, 2016 – Millions of dehumidifiers that could potentially overheat and start a fire in your home have been recalled after being linked to at least 38 reports of smoke and fire, resulting in $4.8 million in property damage.

This recall [2] affects about 3.4 million Midea dehumidifiers sold under dozens of brand names including: Airworks, Alen, Arcticaire, Arctic King, Beaumark, Coolworks, ComfortAire, Comfort Star, Continental Electic, Crosley, Daewoo, Danby, Danby & Designer, Dayton, Degree, Diplomat, Edgestar, Excell, Fellini, Forest Air, Frigidaire, GE, Grunaire, Hanover, Honeywell, Homestyles, Hyundai, Ideal Air, Kenmore, Keystone, Kul, Midea, Nantucket, Ocean Breeze, Pelonis, Perfect Aire, Perfect Home, Polar Wind, Premiere, Professional Series, Royal Sovereign, Simplicity, Sunbeam, SPT, Sylvania, TGM, Touch Point, Trutemp, Uberhaus, Westpointe, Winix, and Winixl.

These products were manufactured by GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd. of China and sold at Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other retailers across the U.S. from Jan. 2003 through Dec. 2013. See here [3] if your dehumidifier has been recalled.

If you own one of the affected dehumidifiers, you should turn it off immediately, unplug it and contact Midea for a refund or replacement.

CPSC has issued separate recalls for millions of other dehumidifiers in recent years after numerous reports of overheating and at least 121 fires. Our lawyers are investigating potential lawsuits against dehumidifier manufacturers for people who were injured or whose homes were damaged by an overheated dehumidifier.

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Dehumidifier Fires Prompt Warning in Oregon

October 6, 2018 – A post on Oregon’s Elk River Fire Department Facebook page is warning consumers about an ongoing dehumidifier recall, urging everyone to check units to see if theirs is being recalled. The post was prompted by at least 2 separate dehumidifier fires that recently occurred in homes around Elk River, officials said.

Pennsylvania Dehumidifier Lawsuit Settled Out of Court

September 8, 2017 – A settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit in which a Pennsylvania woman alleged that a dehumidifier caused property damage in a 2014 house fire. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Wilson’s attorneys said the money is coming from China and is expected by Nov. 1.

Dehumidifier Fire Destroys Indiana Family’s Home

December 29, 2016 – Just weeks after a nationwide recall for millions of dehumidifiers was re-announced, a Central Indiana family’s home was destroyed by a fire that was ignited by one of the appliances. Tom Wood and his family were playing a game at their kitchen table Tuesday night when they smelled smoke. He went downstairs to investigate and discovered a wall of smoke. The firefighters who responded to the blaze confirmed that the humidifier was one of those being recalled following 450 reports of fires and more than $24 million in property damage.

2.5 Million Gree Dehumidifers Recalled Over Fire Risk

November 30, 2016 – About 2.5 million dehumidifiers are being recalled for the fourth time following 450 reports of fire and nearly $20 million in property damage, according to a recall announcement [4] issued Tuesday. CPSC issued the first recall for the dehumidifiers in Sept. 2013 after receiving multiple reports of the devices overheating and catching fire. A month later the agency updated the recall. In 2014, the action was expanded to include additional models.

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FAQs

1. How Can I Find out if My Dehumidifier Is Affected by the Recall?

Check the manufacturer’s website or the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for recall lists, and verify your dehumidifier’s model and serial number against the recalled products.

2. What Should I Do if I Own a Dehumidifier That Has Been Recalled?

Stop using the dehumidifier immediately, contact the manufacturer for recall instructions, and follow their guidance on returning or exchanging the unit for a refund or replacement.

3. Are There Any Known Injuries or Damages Caused by the Recalled Dehumidifiers?

Yes, known issues include fire hazards, property damage, and potential safety risks. Review recall notices or legal documents for specific details about reported injuries or damages.

Get a Free Dehumidifier Recall Lawsuit Evaluation With Our Lawyers

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in dehumidifier recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new personal injury and property damage cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you suffered a burn or other injury from a dehumidifier, or if your house had fire damage, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.