GE and Professional Series portable dehumidifiers from Nov 2006-Aug 2007 and Apr 2008 recalled due to fire risk from compressor short circuits. Stop using immediately and return for free repair.
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
GE and Professional Series portable dehumidifiers made between November 2006 and August 2007, and April 2008, are being recalled because a compressor component can short circuit and cause a fire. This hazard means the dehumidifiers should be stopped using immediately to prevent fire risk.
A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, which may lead to a fire hazard. This risk occurs during normal use when the dehumidifier is operating, potentially causing serious injury or property damage.
Owners of GE or Professional Series dehumidifiers with model numbers starting with AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK, AHK40LK, AHH40LK, or AHM40LK, and serial numbers beginning with VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, or RM1 are affected. Homeowners with these specific models and serial numbers are most at risk.
Check for white dehumidifiers with a front-loading water bucket. Look for 'GE' or 'Professional Series' labels on top and model/serial numbers on the back. Affected models start with AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK, AHK40LK, AHH40LK, or AHM40LK with serial numbers beginning with VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, or RM1.
Immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier to prevent fire risk.
Contact Midea to determine if your specific model and serial number is included in the recall.
Return the dehumidifier to an authorized service center for a free repair.
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.
GE dehumidifiers with model numbers starting with AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK, AHK40LK, AHH40LK, or AHM40LK, and serial numbers beginning with VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, or RM1.
Check for white dehumidifiers with a front-loading water bucket, 'GE' or 'Professional Series' labels on top, and model/serial numbers on the back. Affected models and serial numbers are listed in the recall notice.
No, consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase. Return to an authorized service center for free repair.
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Subject: Recall 553 — GE GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Hello, I own a GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers that is covered by recall 553 from GE. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
