Dehumidifiers

LG Electronics is recalling about 98,000 portable dehumidifiers because the power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards.

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: Goldstar; Model: GHD30Y7; Serial Number Range: 611TAxx00001~08400, 611TAxx08401~40600, 612TAxx00001~20400, 612TAxx21001~30600 .

Brand: Goldstar; Model: DH305Y7; Serial Number Range: 612TAxx00001~00600, 701TAxx00001~16800, 702TAxx00001~03000.

Brand:Comfort-Aire; Model: BHD-301-C; Serial Number Range: 611TA000001~001697, 612TA000001~004200, 701TA000001~000578, 710TA000001~000599.

The dehumidifiers were sold at Home Depot, Walmart and elsewhere nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.

Consumers should contact LG to determine if their dehumidifier is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair. Contact LG toll-free at 1-877-220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday for the location of an authorized LG service center for the repair, or visit the firm's website at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com.

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