Dehumidifiers (GE) – Fire Hazard (2011)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
Brand
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China is recalling GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers. The hazard is: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are: Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With: GE AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK,AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1,GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1 CEM "Professional Series" PS78303 from C10102336010841 4100001to C10102336010841 5103037
Reported concern (CPSC)
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026