Company Recalls Nearly 3.4 Million Dehumidifiers
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BETHESDA (CBSDFW.COM) – The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recalled on a home dehumidifier.
The unit has been linked to reports of reports of smoke and fire, causing about $4.8 million property damage. No injuries have been reported.
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China manufactures the dehumidifier, which is sold under and number of different brand names.
The brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier. Click here to determine if your dehumidifier has been recalled.
About 3.4 million units were sold between 2003 and 2013 at various retails that include; Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other nationwide stores.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund.
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