General Electric dehumidifiers
8 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 6, 2022. A report isn’t a recall.
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- 8reports to CPSC
- Apr 6, 2022the latest report was made
- Jul 5, 2011the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- General Electric
- Makers
- GE Appliances & Lighting, GE Appliances, a Haier company and GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING CO., LTD, and 1 otherMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- DehumidifiersCPSC’s product type: Dehumidifiers (code 306), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)
“General Electric Profile”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| April 2022 | 1 |
| September 2017 | 1 |
| October 2016 | 1 |
| September 2016 | 1 |
| July 2015 | 1 |
| July 2014 | 1 |
| September 2011 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Apr 6, 2022, sent to the company May 4, 2022, published by CPSC May 18, 2022
The product, in the report: dehumidifier
1/24/2022: The dehumidifier caught fire. The dehumidifier had been in use for a couple days, but it has a sensor, which turned the unit off and on.
The consumer heard a sizzling sound and went downstairs to find that the unit was emitting smoke. She immediately unplugged it.
When it cooled down, she disassembled it and took pictures of the damage. The damage was limited to the dehumidifier, but there was no fire damage to her home.
1/2022: The consumer called the firm and reported this matter to them. Their rep. ([REDACTED], last name unknown), requested pictures and the consumer provided them. [REDACTED] acknowledged receipt of the pictures.
The consumer followed up with [REDACTED] by phone on 2/8/2022 and on 3/3/2022. However, each time she was told that the firm had not responded to him. The last time the consumer spoke with him, she was told that the matter had been escalated, but wasn’t told anything else.
- Model
- ADEW30LQQ1
- Serial number
- VZ033971
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2013, about then
- Where
- Auroa, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric, made or sold by GE Appliances, a Haier company
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 7, 2017, sent to the company Apr 6, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2018
The product, in the report: General Electric 30 pint dehumidifier white it color
Product was being used in the basement of residential structure for its intended purpose. The Fire Department was called for a possible structure fire, upon arrival found light smoke throughout the residence. Source of smoke was located at the dehumidifier with smoke coming from the unit.
- Model
- ADEW30LPQ1
- Serial number
- FV066949
- Where
- Elwood, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand general electric, made or sold by Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 4, 2016, sent to the company Oct 13, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2016
The product, in the report: General electric dehumidifier ADEL70LRL1-Date of MFG 01/13 - Made in china. UL file no. SA7251 UL Listed 2YF9 Design PSIG HI 580/ LO 320 70 pints/ 24hr EF 1.85 Motor-Compressor Thermally Protected SN# GA045318
I’m writing because I have some concerns regarding a GE dehumidifier ADEL70LRL 1.
I have two in my basement. The two dehumidifiers are setup to run based on the level of humidity in the based. I noticed one was running significantly more than the other one so I went to check on it. They are both set up with the hose drain and where set to 50% and connected to a surge suppressor. I removed the bin, so I could see if there was an issue with the hose, I found an area to be significantly discolored. I proceeded to touch the area, and found it to be significantly hot. I disconnected the unit. I also noticed a mild smell of plastic burning. Then went to retrieve my infrared thermometer and took several reading. The unit in the discolored area read above 200F. I then went and checked on the second unit and found no discoloration and the temperature to be around 120F.
- Model
- ADEL70LRL1
- Serial number
- GA045318
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Michigan
- Where
- Rochester Hills, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric, made or sold by GE Appliances, a Haier company
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 23, 2016, sent to the company Oct 5, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2016
The product, in the report: General Electric 50 pint dehumidifier.
We have a GE 50 pint dehumidifier, model ADEH50LQQ1, serial number FZ053835, manufacture date 03/12. The dehumidifier is connected to a ground fault interrupter in the basement. It has been operating normally until recently Now it now trips the GFI about once a day. When it is running, it otherwise operates normally.
In about 2001 I had a similar incident with a GE dehumidifier. At first I did not realize it was the dehumidifier that was tripping the GFCI. When I plugged the dehumidifier into a non-GFI protected outlet, it started a small fire, which went out immediately when the unit was unplugged. It caused very little damage to the dehumidifier, and no injuries. GE did send a courier to pick up the unit for inspection and provided a replacement.
I am reporting this incident because others may have the same model dehumidifier and may be operating it without GFCI protection, which may potentially lead to a fire.
The product will be replaced, but I will save the old unit for possible inspection by the manufacture or the CPSC, as the unit appears faulty, but since it has not burned, it can be examined to determine which component(s) are faulty.
- Model
- 50 pint dehumidifier
- Serial number
- FZ053835
- Bought from
- Unsure
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2016, about then
- Where
- Macedonia, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 65, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric, made or sold by GE Appliances, a Haier company
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 31, 2015, sent to the company Sep 1, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 16, 2015
The product, in the report: 65 Pint Dehumidifier
The consumer stated that when he walked down in the basement, he noticed that the dehumidifier was running when he had shut it off. The unit was plugged in but the power was not on. The consumer stated that none of the indicator lights were on. The consumer stated that the compressor was running but does not remember if the fan was running.
The consumer stated that when he pushed the power button, instantly, heavy amount of smoke (dark colored) started emitting from fan vent on top of the unit. The consumer stated that there was an electrical burning smell to the smoke.
The consumer pulled out the power cord and moved the unit to the outside of the house.
The consumer’s unit does not appear to be under any recalls.
- Model
- AHM65LKM1
- Serial number
- FM135327
- Bought from
- Menards, Wisconsin
- Where
- Kewaunee, Wisconsin: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 28, 2014, sent to the company Aug 8, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 22, 2014
The product, in the report: It is a dehumidifier, 40 pint, two controls (one for humidity control and the other for fan speed), white, and an air filter on the back of it that snaps into place. Was used in our basement for dampness...
We were given this dehumidifier from my “elderly” mother and father-in-law and was using it in our basement..It worked FINE for a while and then started to smoke, so we unplugged it right away. Took it apart and the thermostat wires were literally, burnt off.. I went on the website to see if I could get the part for it and saw that it was recalled due to this happening. I know it has been a while since it was purchased and has the date, 2000 on it, but wanted to see if something can be done to compensate me for the damages to the humidifier..The model number is AHG4OLAG2. I am afraid to buy the part for fear that this might happen again and do not want to waste money putting into it, if this is going to happen again..PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!! I was upset that this happened because it was hardly ever used prior to this happening and dehumidifiers are expensive...Thank You
- Model
- AHG40LAG2
- UPC
- 00211088-2G0681
- Serial number
- DZ211088
- Bought from
- Sears and Roebuck, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Jul 1, 2004, about then
- Where
- Butler, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 12, 2011, sent to the company Oct 21, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2011
The product, in the report: dehumidifier’s
The consumer indicated that he had the dehumidifier plugged into the wall outlet on a low setting in a basement for estimating twelve hours when approximately 1 a.m. on 9/12/2011 the fire alarm went off alerting the consumer there was a fire in the home.
After waking his wife he noticed that smoke was pouring from the basement door. He powered on the light to the basement and went down stairs where he noticed that thick black smoke was billowing from the from the front of the dehumidifier.
The consumer unplugged the plug from the wall outlet and while doing so it tripped the breaker. He noticed a orange glow so he grabbed the Dehumidifier by the handle and bean to take it outside .
While in going through the kitchen area to go outside the flame inside of the dehumidifier and blew out approximately 5 feet high in the area. The consumer quickly grabbed a bowl of water from the kitchen sink and put the fire out. No proper authorities were contacted.
The dehumidifier is placed outside of the home near the garage. While doing some research online he noticed there was a recall (see Release #11-088) and his model number was affected. The consumer went into the retailer on 9/11/2011 and the representative that he spoke with (name was not provided) advised the consumer to contact the firm for further assistance.
The representative then decided that he would honor a refund for the consumer. The consumer advised the representative that he did not want to accept the refund and instead took the dehumidifier back home.
The basement is full of smoke damage and has a strong plastic burning odor. The consumer indicated that he would contact the firm and that he may also contact his home owners insurance.
- Model
- AHW30LKG1
- Serial number
- DM110027
- Bought from
- Walmart, Minnesota
- Bought
- Jul 5, 2008
- Where
- Hollandale, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric, made or sold by GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING CO., LTD
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 5, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 15, 2011
The product, in the report: GE Dehumidifer
Consumer stated that his dehumidifier is a potential fire hazard. The consumer stated that the back of the dehumidifier gets really hot and the plastic is misshapen. The consumer stated that the product gets hot “pretty quickly” after it is in use. The consumer stated that it emits a plastic burning odor. The consumer stated that the product has never caught fire but it could possibly do so. The consumer has noticed many recalls about the product in other models in recall 11-088. The consumer called the retailer today to check if the product was on warranty and was told it was not. The consumer has called the firm hotline for recall 11-088 but was unable to reach a person as the number was not working. The consumer bought the product in 2009. The product called the recall hotline. The product has no charring or discoloration. There is no damage to the structure of his home from the product. The consumer has not been injured by the product.
- Model
- 8HR50LNG1
- Serial number
- AS138437
- Bought from
- PC Richard, New York
- Bought
- May 15, 2009, about then
- Where
- Plainview, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand General Electric Profile, made or sold by GE Appliances & Lighting
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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