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Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Date: December 30, 2009
Company: LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair.

Affected Products

This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a front-loading water bucket. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. Brand Model No. Serial Number Range Sold at Goldstar GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001~08400 611TAxx08401~40600 612TAxx00001~20400 612TAxx21001~30600 Home Depot Goldstar DH305Y7 612TAxx00001~00600 701TAxx00001~16800 702TAxx00001~03000 Wal-Mart Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C 611TAxx00001~01697 612TAxx00001~04200 701TAxx00001~00578 710TAxx00001~00599 Heat Controller Inc.

Why Was This Recalled?

The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China

LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report