Recalled Kenmore dehumidifiers (2003-2005) can overheat and catch fire. Consumers must stop using and contact Sears for a gift card or refund.
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Sears has recalled Kenmore dehumidifiers made between 2003 and 2005 due to fire and burn risks from overheating. These units can smoke, melt, and ignite, potentially causing serious injury.
The dehumidifiers can overheat because of design flaws, leading to smoking, melting, and fire. This poses a burn hazard to users and potential fire risks in homes.
Homeowners with Kenmore dehumidifiers made by LG between 2003 and 2005 are affected. Those using the units without proper maintenance or in high-heat environments face higher risk.
Check for Kenmore dehumidifiers with model numbers 580.54351400 (35-pint, 2004), 580.53509300 (50-pint, 2003), 580.53701300 (70-pint, 2003), 580.54701400 (70-pint, 2004), or 580.54701500 (70-pint, 2005).
Turn off and unplug the dehumidifier to prevent fire or burn hazards.
Reach out to the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a gift card or check for a refund based on the unit's capacity and year.
Receive a $25 coupon for a new Kenmore dehumidifier when you contact Sears.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
Recalled model numbers include 580.54351400 (35-pint, 2004), 580.53509300 (50-pint, 2003), 580.53701300 (70-pint, 2003), 580.54701400 (70-pint, 2004), and 580.54701500 (70-pint, 2005).
Contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a gift card or check for a refund based on the unit's capacity and year.
No, you must stop using it immediately to prevent fire or burn hazards.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenmore to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1418 — Kenmore Kenmore dehumidifiers Hello, I own a Kenmore dehumidifiers that is covered by recall 1418 from Kenmore. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
