Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-761.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-761.
Anyone who has the recalled dehumidifiers is strongly encouraged to immediately stop using them, unplug them, and contact LG Electronics for the free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-761.
For additional information about the recall and for the location of an authorized service center for the repair, contact LG toll free at (877) 220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics. The notice was published on September 14, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 98,000 units are potentially affected.