Approximately 2 million dehumidifiers sold under 20 well-known brands, including Amana, Danby, and Whirlpool, are being recalled because they can overheat and catch fire. New Widetech has received 107 reports of these units overheating or catching fire, resulting in an estimated $17 million in property damage. These 25- to 74-pint capacity units were sold at major retailers like Lowe's, Costco, Walmart, and Menards between February 2009 and August 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact New Widetech for a pro-rated refund based on the age of the product.
The internal components of the dehumidifiers can overheat during operation, leading to a fire that can spread to the surrounding structure and pose a risk of serious burn injuries. While no injuries have been reported, over 100 incidents have already caused significant property damage.
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.
Recalled AeonAir dehumidifier
Recalled Amana dehumidifier
Recalled ArcticAire dehumidifier
Recalled Classic dehumidifier
Recalled Danby dehumidifier
Recalled Danby Designer dehumidifier
Recalled Danby Premiere dehumidifier
Recalled Commercial Cool dehumidifier
Recalled De'Longhi dehumidifier
Recalled Edgestar dehumidifier
Recalled Friedrich dehumidifier
Recalled Generations dehumidifier
Recalled Haier dehumidifier
Recalled Honeywell dehumidifier
Recalled Idylis dehumidifier
Recalled Ivation dehumidifier
Recalled perfect aire dehumidifier
Recalled SuperClima dehumidifier
Recalled Whirlpool dehumidifier
Recalled Whynter dehumidifier
Example Rating Sticker located on rear of recalled dehumidifiers
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