Kenmore Dehumidifiers
Published August 2, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 12240, published August 2, 2012. Recalling firm: LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China; Reported units: About 795,000.
What's the hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China
- Manufacturer
- LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China
- Distributor
- Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and Sears.com and Kmart.com from 2003 to 2009 for between $140 and $220.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Kenmore Dehumidifiers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 12240 on August 2, 2012. Reported hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China.