LG dehumidifiers
13 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 4, 2022. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 13reports to CPSC
- Jun 4, 2022the latest report was made
- Jul 23, 2011the earliest
- 13with the company’s comments
- Brand
- LG
- Maker
- LG Electronics, USAMakers, 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
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| June 2022 | 1 |
| November 2020 | 1 |
| June 2017 | 1 |
| September 2016 | 1 |
| October 2015 | 1 |
| September 2014 | 1 |
| August 2014 | 1 |
| July 2014 | 1 |
| February 2014 | 1 |
| November 2013 | 1 |
| August 2012 | 1 |
| June 2012 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 10 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified
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 Jun 4, 2022, sent to the company Jun 10, 2022, published by CPSC Jun 28, 2022
The product, in the report: LG dehumidifier
Purchased new dehumidifier LG model UD501KOG5 in September 2021. On June 2, 2022 I noticed that the front and back of the dehumidifier has split apart leaving approximately a .5 inch gap through which the internal controls are visible. Because the unit is under LG warranty, I contacted LG customer service about the problem. LG is taking the position that the issue is cosmetic only (without even seeing pictures or sending a technician) and is not covered by its 1 year warranty. The warranty states that it warrants against defects in materials or workmanship under normal household use for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. The defect occurred after a period of normal use. In fact, the use has been light – only approximately 3 1/2 months out of the 9 months we’ve owned it because it is turned off during the dry winter months. The separation of the front from the back of the unit creates a dangerous situation. The gap is large enough for me, and therefore a child, to stick a finger or other implement into the internal electrical and/or electronic components. It also will cause dust and other debris to enter into the unit thereby interfering with its function and safety. The support of the top control panel containing the electronics is already compromised by the one side panel now being at an angle.
- Model
- UD501KOG5
- Serial number
- 104TABNA1573
- Bought from
- Home Depot online
- Bought
- Sep 10, 2021
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 30, 2020, sent to the company Dec 30, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 14, 2021
The product, in the report: LG 70 pint dehumidifier, black, standard size
LG 70 pint Dehumidifier did not turn off when set humidity was reached. Would not turn off when I tried to adjust the humidity setting. Would not turn off when the power switch was turned off; kept running though the control panel shut down. The only way to turn it off was to unplug it. I fear it would have overheated to the point of starting a fire. I was using the product. It was installed to dehumidify a laundry room and small basement area. No injuries occurred.
- Model
- UD701KOG3
- UPC
- not available
- Serial number
- 811TAMAAN947
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Jul 26, 2019
- Where
- Hayesville, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 76, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Jun 19, 2017, sent to the company Jun 27, 2017, published by CPSC Jul 12, 2017
The product, in the report: 65 pint dehumidifier located numbers O4ex0890 and 004taxta3026
Live in [REDACTED]. I use a dehumidifier from June to August. Purchased a LG dehumidifier 65 pint, in 2010. Noticed this year it was not collecting water. Also, noticed that back plastic/rubber panel was warm and very pliable. Removed back panel and felt compressor with my palm. Compressor was so hot that it burned my hand to the point I needed to put baxatracin(sp) on it. If I wouldn’t have checked the compressor could I have allowed a possible fire to start? I realize dehumidifier is out of warranty and this is not the reason I am filing. This dehumidifier is sitting in a finished basement that is used rarely. If a fire would have started, besides the fire alarms, it would have had a good chance to get a good start on walls and carpet. I am not sure anyone had reported fires from these units. I personally feel there should be a an automatic shutoff if compressor reaches an unacceptable temperature. I baby all my appliances, cleaning/replacing filters, cleaning cabinet and packaging for winter storage. Infact, this dehumidifier looks just as good as the day I bought it and worked well up until last week.
- Model
- Ld650eal
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Ohio
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2010
- Where
- Stow, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 69, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Sep 12, 2016, sent to the company Sep 20, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 4, 2016
The product, in the report: LHD65EL, Serial # 3850A20500J, Black box dehumidifier
The dehumidifier LG model LHD65EL, Serial # 3850A20500J using it in near beach apartment, caused melt and burning of the electric outlet.
No major fire nor injuries happened.
- Model
- LHD65EL
- Serial number
- 3850A20500J
- Where
- Rio Grande, Puerto Rico: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 4, 2015, sent to the company Oct 13, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2015
The product, in the report: LG model LDH45ELY6 dehumidifier
My LG model LDH45ELY6 dehumidifier caught on fire. Luckily I was able to put it out with a fire extinguisher before it spread to the house.
- Model
- LDH45ELY6
- UPC
- 64EX2760
- Serial number
- 604TAAC07384
- Bought from
- Sears, Ohio
- Where
- Willoughby, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 48, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 15, 2014, sent to the company Oct 14, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 28, 2014
The product, in the report: LG Dehumidifier
9/15/2014 The consumer noticed the unit overheated and smelled of burning plastic inside. It is set to automatic to turn off/ on at 65 degrees. The consumer was away from his home for a couple of weeks and when he returned, he noticed the unit was extremely hot to the touch.
Consumer feels that this unit is a fire hazard and should be reported. Consumer might be experiencing similar problems of recall # 11-324: The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.
- Model
- LD450EAL
- Serial number
- 06EX1010006TAGHA2407
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Wisconsin
- Bought
- Jul 20, 2011, about then
- Where
- Green Bay, Wisconsin: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Not said Made Aug 3, 2014, sent to the company Aug 11, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2014
The product, in the report: LG Model LHD45ELY7 dehumidifier. 45 pts.
Dehumidifier exploded in the basement, catching fire, and causing extensive smoke damage to the home. The model that exploded as an LG Model No. LHD45ELY7
- Model
- LHD45ELY7
- Serial number
- SN 611TAFZ15915
- Bought from
- DNK, Alabama
- Bought
- Aug 1, 2010, about then
- Where
- Edgartown, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Jul 16, 2014, sent to the company Aug 11, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2014
The product, in the report: 45 pint Dehumidifier
The caller, a private fire investigator, states nobody was home when a small fire originated from the location of the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier is always plugged in. The unit is automatic and turns on automatically. The location of the dehumidifier is where the primary damage occurred. The caller states that as the fire progressed, it melted a plastic water supply line which sprayed water and extinguished the fire.
The owner plugged the 3 prong plug of the dehumidifier into an adaptor that allowed it to be plugged into the 2 prong female outlet in the wall.
The unit is damaged internally and the label with the unit’s identification information is no longer there. The owner of the unit obtained the units information (product overview print out of the unit) from Home Depot, where she purchased it from. The owner made a visual identification of the unit to obtain this information.
* There were no injuries. * The model number did not appear to match any of the CPSC recalls.
- Model
- LD450EAL
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Jun 1, 2009, about then
- Where
- Owosso, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 11, 2014, sent to the company Feb 28, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2014
The product, in the report: 70 pints
Caller is reporting fire from 70 pint malfunctioning dehumidifier that burned the serial number off of the unit, and caused a fire. This fire caused smoke and fire damage serious enough to cause the family to be displaced from their home to a hotel.
Dehumidifier normally was on timer but caller happened to be up on Sunday around 3:30PM, turned the dehumidifier off to lessen the noise so that she could hear her children who were still upstairs while she was in the laundry room. She would turn it back on normally but she didn’t this day because she was moving clothes and checking on the children. They went to bed that night and were awakened by the smoke alarm around 3:00AM Monday morning, February 10th, 2014. The caller rose and began trying to find the source but when she arrived at the steps to her basement she saw an orange glow. She flipped the lights on, crept closer to the source then saw that the dehumidifier was on fire. She looked for the fire extinguisher but when she couldn’t find it she began screaming for her husband to get the children out of the house. She grabbed the kitchen fire extinguisher, ran back downstairs, saw that the flames were now almost to the ceiling. The smoke was very thick, she was still screaming for her husband and children while she put the fire out. Her husband had already gotten the children out of the house but she wasn’t sure where they were at that moment. The thick smoke from the fire had begun in the basement laundry room and continued upstairs into her 6yr old sons bedroom and then through the entire home.
The caller, her husband, her 6yr old son as well as her 3yr old daughter have suffered from the smoke inhalation but not to the extent that they have had to visit the doctors or hospital.
Caller’s husband sent email to manufacturer February 10th, 2014 alerting them of incident and asking that he be contacted.
- Model
- QA114CBD
- Serial number
- unknown/
burned off - Bought from
- P.C. Richards
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2008, about then
- Where
- New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 3, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Nov 15, 2013, sent to the company Jul 11, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 25, 2014
The product, in the report: dehumidifier
The consumer stated that she received a dehumidifier as a gift and approximately 2 years ago she started to experience problems with it. The consumer stated that she had it set on auto and decided to switch it to turn on and off for 4 hours and it started to overheat. The consumer stated that the unit was becoming extremely hot. The consumer stated that the cord became really hot and the surge protector would trip when the dehumidifier would over heat.
The consumer stated that no one was injured.
The consumer stated that she believes that this product should be investigated due to the fire hazard that it poses to consumers.
The consumer stated that she would be contacting the manufacturer to file a report.
- Model
- LHD45ELT8
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- 802TAZFB3501
- Bought from
- Unknown, Maryland
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2008, about then
- Where
- Sudlersville, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 11, 2012, sent to the company Aug 20, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2012
The product, in the report: LG dehumidifier I think it’s 30 pints (not sure)
We smelled electrical smoke, went down to the basement, and found our LG dehumidifier burning hot with meltdown in progress but not shutdown. Had we not been home and smelled it, it presumably would have caused a fire.
We called LG. The model is not part of their recall but we suspect it should be. LG wasn’t interested in hearing about it. Pathetic response on their part.
The model # is LHD65EL. Meltdown of parts is very visible on the unit. We’re planning to dispose of it imminently, so please tell me if you need us to keep it.
- Model
- LHD65EL
- Serial number
- 502TAJD22436
- Bought from
- Sears?
- Where
- Chanhassen, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jun 28, 2012, sent to the company Aug 2, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 16, 2012
The product, in the report: Dehumidifier
Text of Conmuner’s Complaint in a Letter to the Retailer:
An LG dehumidifier I bought from [REDACTED] went on fire April 21, 2011 in my home in [REDACTED]. The fire caused more than $50,000 in damage. The home was insured by [REDACTED], which may or may not have undertaken action against LG. As a result of this fire, I removed from service the three other LG dehumidifiers that I had bought from [REDACTED] and which were operating in my homes. I replaced them with [REDACTED] dehumidifiers, two of which were bought from [REDACTED] and the third from [REDACTED]. With the known record that LG has had with faulty dehumidifiers and their history of causing fires (record enclosed), it is appalling that [REDACTED] still sells this brand to the public. Enclosed are copies of my purchase receipts for these LG dehumidifiers bought from [REDACTED]. My total cost was $887.42, including tax. The dehumidifier that caused the fire was included in the settlement I made with [REDACTED]. The balance is $695.89, including tax. I expect that [REDACTED] will pay me for my purchase of these three potentially dangerous appliances. The three remaining dehumidifiers are now in my barn and can be brought to your store in Johnson City, NY. If you choose not to make good directly on the dangerous appliances you sold to the public, [REDACTED] will find its name and its record posted, with photos, endlessly on the internet and in letters to major media where [REDACTED] has stores.
- Model
- LHD45EL
- Serial number
- 701TAWM/
6273 - Bought from
- The Home Depot, Georgia
- Bought
- Jun 13, 2007
- Where
- Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 75, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 23, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 15, 2011
The product, in the report: Portable dehumidifier
This unit works fine as long as we empty the bucket before it gets full which means having to monitor it constantly. The automatic shut off does not work. The dehumidifier does not stop running and the bucket overflows, flooding the area. This seems dangerous as it is an electric appliance sitting in a puddle of water not to mention the damage it causes to everything else that gets wet.
- Model
- LD450EAL
- Serial number
- 004TACKA3683
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Sep 20, 2010
- Where
- Ypsilanti, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 51, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand LG, made or sold by LG Electronics, USA
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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