GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
CPSC recall 14164. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning their recalled dehumidifier for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the retailer where purchased.
CPSC recall 14164 has the recall date 29 Apr 2014. The notice names the firm GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment. The recall has about 15,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Dehumidifiers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,500 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010) |
| Product | GE Brand Dehumidifiers, About 15,500, Dehumidifiers |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170. |
| Manufacturer | GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China |
| Importer | GE Appliances & Lighting |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,500Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Dehumidifiers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | Midea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure |
| 2 Nov 2016 | Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported |
| 11 Jan 2011 | GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14164The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14164. https://recallregister.com/product/1669-ge-brand-dehumidifiers-by-midea-recalled-for-repair-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14164 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14164?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14164?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,500