101201 - Pelonis, Polar Wind, and Touch Point Dehumidifiers

Meijer Recall Posted Date:   11/02/2016

Summary of Recall:   GD Midea today announced in cooperation with the CPSC, it is voluntarily recalling specific varieties of dehumidifiers due to a small number of these units having been associated with a risk of fire or smoke.

Product Description:  The affected products are those with a date of manufacture between 2006 and 2011.   Meijer has not carried these models since 2012.  Only the following models within the described dates of manufacture are affected:

Units manufactured after this time have a shut-off switch that detects and helps prevent operational abnormalities, regardless of whether they are caused by the consumer or by operating conditions.

Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.

Manufacturer: GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China

UPC’s Previously Carried by Meijer:

What You Should Do: Consumers who believe they own one of the dehumidifiers being recalled can go to the website https://www.recallrtr.com/dehumidifier or call toll-free 1-800-600-3055 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, to determine if their dehumidifier is involved in the recall. If it is, consumers will be able to register for the recall on the website or through the toll free number

Consumer Contact Information: Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact GD Midea at 1-800-600-3055 Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or visit the website at https://www.recallrtr.com/dehumidifier.