CPSC Recall in 2013: Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $2 Million in Property Damage Reported

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-283

Date: September 12, 2013

Product Name: Dehumidifiers

Recall Description:

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire. Brands included in this recall are Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima 

Hazard Description:

The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2.2 million in the United States and 52,500 in Canada

Incidents:

The firms have received reports of 325 incidents, including 71 fires and $2,725,000 in property damage.

Sold At:

AAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam's Club, Sears and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400.

Manufactured In:

China