Whirlpool · Recalled
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 1.4 million
- Reports
- 13
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $130–$260
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool, Kenmore and ComfortAire brand names. The dehumidifiers are white plastic, about 2 feet high and have a front-mounted water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG, QH, QJ, QK or QL. The serial number can be found on a label located on the wall behind the water bucket. Dehumidifiers with water buckets located in back are not involved in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260.
- Product type
- Dehumidifiers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Incident log
Whirlpool has received 13 reports of the dehumidifiers overheating and causing fires, three of which resulted in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.
Contact Whirlpool at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 31 2002; last revised AUG 19 2025.