Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by New Widetech
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/two-million-dehumidifiers-with-well-known-brand-names-recalled-due-to-fire-and-burn
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Dehumidifiers
Hazard: The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.
Consumer Contact:
Contact New Widetech toll-free at 877-251-1512 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.recallrtr.com/nwtdehumidifier or http://www.newwidetech.com/en/ and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2 million (In addition, about 380,000 in Canada, and about 25,000 in Mexico)
Description:
This recall involves 25-, 30-, 35-, 45-, 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-, and 74-pint dehumidifiers with the brand names including AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores), Commercial Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De'Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek), Idylis, Ivation, perfect aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool, and Whynter. The brand name, model number, and pint capacity are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier.
AeonAir | |
Model number | Capacity |
RDH30EB | 30-pint |
RDH30EB-1 | 30-pint |
RDH45EB | 45-pint |
RDH45EB-1 | 45-pint |
RDH60EB | 60-pint |
RDH70EB | 70-pint |
RDH70EB-1 | 70-pint |
RDH70EDP | 70-pint |
WDH-945EL | 45-pint |
WDH-945EL-1 | 45-pint |
Amana | |
Model Number | Capacity |
D930M | 30-pint |
D935M | 35-pint |
D945E | 45-pint |
D950EP | 50-pint |
D965E | 65-pint |
D965E-E | 65-pint |
D970E-E | 70-pint |
D970EP | 70-pint |
D974E | 74-pint |
DM70E-E | 70-pint |
ArcticAire (Danby) | |
Model Number | Capacity |
ADR30A2G | 30-pint |
ADR50A2G | 50-pint |
ADR70A2C | 70-pint |
ADR70A2G | 70-pint |
Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores) | |
Model Number | Capacity |
3824-527 | 70-pint |
3824-527-1 | 70-pint |
Commercial Cool | |
Model Number | Capacity |
CJ30M | 30-pint |
CJ35M | 35-pint |
CJ50E | 50-pint |
CJ70E | 70-pint |
CJ70EP | 70-pint |
CK50E | 50-pint |
Danby | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DDR45A3GDB | 45-pint |
DDR70A3GDB | 70-pint |
Danby Designer | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DDR60RGDD | 60-pint |
Danby Premiere | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DDR25E | 25-pint |
DDR25E-1 | 25-pint |
DDR30A1GP | 30-pint |
DDR30A2GP | 30-pint |
DDR30E | 30-pint |
DDR30E-1 | 30-pint |
DDR30E-2 | 30-pint |
DDR45A1GP | 45-pint |
DDR45A2GP | 45-pint |
DDR45A3GP | 45-pint |
DDR45E | 45-pint |
DDR45E-1 | 45-pint |
DDR5009REE | 50-pint |
DDR5009REE-1 | 50-pint |
DDR5011 | 50-pint |
DDR5011-1 | 50-pint |
DDR50A1GP | 50-pint |
DDR50A2GP | 50-pint |
DDR6009REE | 60-pint |
DDR6009REE-1 | 60-pint |
DDR60A1GP | 60-pint |
DDR60A2GP | 60-pint |
DDR60A3GP | 60-pint |
DDR7009REE | 70-pint |
DDR7009REE-1 | 70-pint |
DDR70A1GP | 70-pint |
DDR70A2GP | 70-pint |
De'Longhi | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DD30P | 30-pint |
DD40P | 40-pint |
DD40PCA | 40-pint |
DD45 | 45-pint |
DD45E | 45-pint |
DD45P | 45-pint |
DD45PE | 45-pint |
DD50P | 50-pint |
DD50PC | 50-pint |
DD50PE | 50-pint |
DD50PSC | 50-pint |
DD50PSCE | 50-pint |
DD70PE | 70-pint |
DDX45PE | 45-pint |
With respect to DDX45PE, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: | |
DDX50PE | 50-pint |
With respect to DDX50PE, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: | |
DDX70PE | 70-pint |
With respect to DDX70PE, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: | |
Edgestar | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DEP500WP | 50-pint |
DEP501WP | 50-pint |
DEP700WP | 70-pint |
DEP701WP | 70-pint |
Friedrich | |
Model Number | Capacity |
D25ANP | 25-pint |
D25BNP | 25-pint |
D25D | 25-pint |
D25DA | 25-pint |
D50AP | 50-pint |
D50BP | 50-pint |
D50BP-A | 50-pint |
D50D | 50-pint |
D70BP | 70-pint |
D70BP-A | 70-pint |
D70AP | 70-pint |
D70BP | 70-pint |
D70D | 70-pint |
Generations (Danby) | |
Model Number | Capacity |
GDR5011BL | 50-pint |
GDR50A1C | 50-pint |
GDR50A2C | 50-pint |
Haier | |
Model Number | Capacity |
HEN70ETFP | 70-pint |
HEN70ETFP-E | 70-pint |
HM50EP | 50-pint |
HM70EP | 70-pint |
Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek) | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DH45W | 45-pint |
With respect to DH45W, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: | |
DH50W | 50-pint |
With respect to DH50W, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: | |
DH70W | 70-pint |
With respect to DH70W, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: | |
Idylis | |
Model Number | Capacity |
0526011 | 70-pint |
0526051 | 70-pint |
Ivation | |
Model Number | Capacity |
IVADH30PW | 30-pint |
IVADH70PW | 70-pint |
perfect aire | |
Model Number | Capacity |
1PED30 | 30-pint |
1PED50 | 50-pint |
1PED50S | 50-pint |
1PED70 | 70-pint |
1PEDP50 | 50-pint |
1PEDP70 | 70-pint |
PADP50 | 50-pint |
PADP70 | 70-pint |
SuperClima | |
Model Number | Capacity |
DW30M | 30-pint |
Whirlpool | |
Model Number | Capacity |
WDH70EAPW | 70-pint |
Whynter | |
Model Number | Capacity |
RPD-302W | 30-pint |
RPD-503SP | 50-pint |
RPD-702WP | 70-pint |
Incidents/Injuries: New Widetech is aware of 107 incidents of the recalled dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching fire, resulting in about $17 million in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Lowe's stores, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
Manufacturer: New Widetech
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75829r-eng.php
Profeco's press release is available at: https://www.gob.mx/profeco/articulos/alertas-al-consumidor-35310?state=published
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Release Number: 21-174
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