The re-announcement of the recall was prompted after the results of the cause of
a fire in a Valparaiso, Indiana home were released. A Fire Marshal reported that there was a short-circuit within the compressor of the dehumidifier which sparked the fire. Luckily the family got out of the house safely, however the fire caused $192,000 worth of property damage.
According to the CPSC, fires caused by these dehumidifiers have resulted in over $1 million dollars in property damages.
The company is recalling approximately 98,000 of these dehumidifiers. The power connector for the dehumidifier 's compressor can short circuit and cause a fire or pose a burn hazard.
LG Electronics and the CPSC are urging consumers to contact them for a free repair of the dehumidifier because of the serious risk the defect poses to the consumer and their property.
| Brand |
Model # |
Serial # Range |
Place of Sale |
| 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:
Ace Hardware,
Do it Best,
and Orgill Inc... |
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Defective products are known to cause physical injury, illness, or death due to a
defect in the product or improper labeling. It can take years before anyone
discovers that a product is defective or dangerous. Most times defects are
discovered after numerous people have already suffered debilitating injury or
illness.
The personal injury lawyers at the Law Office of Richard J. Serpe,
PC understand that when you
have been seriously injured life becomes complicated. We are dedicated to helping victims who have been injured by a defective or dangerous
product.