Approximately 795,000 Kenmore brand 35-, 50-, and 70-pint dehumidifiers are being recalled because they can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch fire. This recall expansion follows seven additional reports of fires and shorting, including one severe burn to a consumer's foot and over $300,000 in property damage. The units were manufactured by LG between 2003 and 2005 and sold at Sears and Kmart nationwide. Consumers can receive a refund in the form of a gift card or check, plus a $25 coupon toward a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
The internal components of the dehumidifier can overheat and short circuit, causing the plastic housing to melt or ignite. This poses a significant risk of house fires and burn injuries to consumers.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center 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.
580.54351400 – 35-pint (2004)
580.53509300 – 50-pint (2003) and 580.53701300 – 70-pint (2003)
70-pint (2004) and 580.54701500 – 70-pint (2005)
Location of model number for model numbers 580.54701400, 580.54351400 and 580.54701500
Location of model number for model numbers 580.53701300 and 580.53509300
Property damage caused by recalled dehumidifier
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response