CPSC Recall in 2011: Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-324

Date: September 13, 2011

Product Name: Goldstar and Comfort-Aire portable dehumidifiers

Recall Description:

The recall involves the 30 pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brands. The dehumidifiers are white with a red shut-off button, controls for fan speed and humidity control, and a front-loading water bucket. “Goldstar” or “Comfort-Aire” is printed on the front. Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model and serial numbers are located on the interior of the dehumidifier, and can be seen when the water bucket is removed.BrandModel No.Serial Number RangeSold atGoldstarGHD30Y7611TAxx00001 through 08400611TAxx08401 through 40600612TAxx00001 through 20400612TAxx21001 through 30600Home DepotGoldstarDH305Y7612TAxx00001 through 00600701TAxx00001 through 16800702TAxx00001 through 03000WalmartComfort-AireBHD-301-C611TA000001 through 001697612TA000001 through 004200701TA000001 through 000578710TA000001 through 000599Various retailers, including AceHardware, Do It Best and Orgill Inc. 

Hazard Description:

The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 98,000

Incidents:

The dehumidifiers were first recalled in December 2009 following eleven incidents, including four significant fires. Since that time, the company has received sixteen additional incident reports of arcing, smoke and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including nine significant fires. No injuries have been reported. Fires are reported to have caused more than $1 million in property damage including:- $500,000 in damage to a home in Gibsonia, Pa.- $200,000 in damage to a home in New Brighton, Minn.- $183,000 in damage to a home in Hudson, Mass.- $192,000 in damage to a home in Valparaiso, Ind.- $139,000 in damage to a home in Salem, Ohio- $129,000 in damage to a home in Brielle, N.J.- $ 95,000 in damage to a home in Philadelphia, Pa.

Sold At:

The Home Depot, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill Inc., and other retailers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150. They were manufactured in China.

Manufactured In:

China