Dangerous Product Update: LG Electronics to Recall Dehumidifiers Due to Fire Hazard
LG Electronics, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of 98,000 portable dehumidifiers due to a fire hazard. The recall, announced last week, will affect the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire models, UPI.com reports.
The dehumidifiers have power connectors that can short circuit. For fires involving the dehumidifiers have been reported. The recall affects Goldstar model nos. GHD30Y7 and DH305Y7 as well as Comfort-Aire model no. BHD-301-C. The various models were sold during 2007 and 2008 at Home Depot, Walmart, and Heat Controller Inc. stores.
Owners of the recalled products have been advised to stop using them and contact LG for a free repair. For more information, contact 877-220-0479.
If you or someone you know has suffered damage due to a dehumidifier-caused fire, you may want to discuss your case with a products liability attorney. To consult with Shawn Cantley about these issues: Shawn's Mail
