Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics
CPSC recall 11324. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Anyone who has the recalled dehumidifiers is strongly encouraged to immediately stop using them, unplug them, and contact LG Electronics for the free repair.
CPSC recall 11324 has the recall date 14 Sep 2011. The notice names the firm LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance. The recall has about 98,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Dehumidifiers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. Since that time, the company has received sixteen additional incident reports of arcing, smoke and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including nine significant fires. No injuries have been reported. Fires are reported to have caused more than $1 million in property damage including: - $500,000 in damage to a home in Gibsonia, Pa. - $200,000 in damage to a home in New Brighton, Minn. - $183,000 in damage to a home in Hudson, Mass. - $192,000 in damage to a home in… |
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| Units | 98,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recall involves the 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brands. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control, and a front-loading water bucket. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed on the front. Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model and serial numbers are located on the interior of the dehumidifier, and can be seen when the water bucket is removed. Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001 through 08400 611TAxx08401 through 40600 612TAxx00001 through 20400 612TAxx21001 through 30600 Home Depot Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001 through 00600 701TAxx00001 through 16800 702TAxx00001 through 03000 Walmart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TA000001 through 001697 612TA000001 through 004200 701TA000001 through 000578 710TA000001 through 000599 Various retailers, including Ace Hardware, Do It Best and Orgill Inc. |
| Product | Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers, About 98,000, Dehumidifiers |
| Sold at | The Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill Inc., and other retailers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150. |
| Manufacturer | LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 98,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Dehumidifiers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2013 | Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Burn, Low Consumer Response Rate |
| 2 Aug 2012 | Sears Recalls Kenmore® Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 10 Aug 2010 | Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall |
| 30 Dec 2009 | Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11324The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11324. https://recallregister.com/product/761-home-fires-prompt-dehumidifier-recall-reannouncement-from-lg-electroni/. 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 11324 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. Since that time, the company has received sixteen additional incident reports of arcing, smoke and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including nine significant fires. No injuries have been reported. Fires are reported to have caused more than $1 million in property damage including: - $500,000 in damage to a home in Gibsonia, Pa. - $200,000 in damage to a home in New Brighton, Minn. - $183,000 in damage to a home in Hudson, Mass. - $192,000 in damage to a home in…
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill Inc., and other retailers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11324?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11324?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 98,000