Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 10096. 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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair.
CPSC recall 10096 has the recall date 30 Dec 2009. The notice names the firm LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance. The recall has about 98,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat, smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved significant smoke/water damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 98,000 |
| Description | This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. 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. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001~08400 611TAxx08401~40600 612TAxx00001~20400 612TAxx21001~30600 Home Depot Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001~00600 701TAxx00001~16800 702TAxx00001~03000 Wal-Mart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TAxx00001~01697 612TAxx00001~04200 701TAxx00001~00578 710TAxx00001~00599 Heat Controller Inc. |
| Product | Portable Dehumidifiers, About 98,000, Dehumidifiers |
| Sold at | The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc. nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150. |
| Manufacturer | LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 98,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2009 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 |
| 14 Sep 2011 | Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics |
| 10 Aug 2010 | Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10096The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10096. https://recallregister.com/product/92-dehumidifiers-recalled-by-lg-electronics-tianjin-appliance-due-to-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 10096 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat, smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved significant smoke/water damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc. nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10096?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 98,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China