GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11088. 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 to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.
CPSC recall 11088 has the recall date 11 Jan 2011. The notice names the firm GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment. The recall has about 198,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 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 a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 198,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK,AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1,GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1 CEM "Professional Series" PS78303 from C10102336010841 4100001to C10102336010841 5103037 |
| Product | GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers, About 198,000, Dehumidifiers |
| Sold at | Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180. |
| Manufacturer | GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China |
| Importer | GEA Products L.P; CEM Global LLC, of China (Professional Series) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 198,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2011 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 |
| 29 Apr 2014 | GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11088The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11088. https://recallregister.com/product/553-ge-and-professional-series-brand-dehumidifiers-recalled-due-to-fire-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 11088 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11088?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11088?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 198,000