Sears recalls Kenmore dehumidifiers (2003-2005) with fire and burn risks. Owners must stop using and get a gift card or check for refund.
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Sears is recalling Kenmore dehumidifiers from 2003 to 2005 that can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch fire. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers who use them.
The dehumidifiers can overheat due to design flaws, leading to smoking, melting, and potential fire. This creates burn hazards if the unit is touched or if it catches fire.
Owners of Kenmore dehumidifiers with model numbers 580.54351400, 580.53509300, 580.53701300, 580.54701400, or 580.54701500 (2003-2005) are affected. Most at risk are those using the dehumidifiers in unattended or poorly ventilated areas.
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). They are white plastic units 21-24 inches tall, 15 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep.
Turn off and unplug the dehumidifier to prevent fire or burn hazards.
Reach out to Sears to receive a gift card for $75-$100 or a check for the refund amount based on the dehumidifier's capacity and year.
All affected consumers will receive a $25 coupon for a new Kenmore dehumidifier at Sears stores or online.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm 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 are 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).
Check for Kenmore dehumidifiers with the model numbers listed above. They are white plastic units 21-24 inches tall, 15 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep.
Immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifier, then contact Sears for a gift card or check refund. You will also receive a $25 coupon for a new dehumidifier.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenmore to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1106 — Kenmore Kenmore Dehumidifiers Hello, I own a Kenmore Dehumidifiers that is covered by recall 1106 from Kenmore. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the firm 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.
