LG Electronics has recalled 98,000 dehumidifiers that were sold by Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Heat Controller, Inc. from January 2007 through June 2008 for $140-$150. The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, causing fire and burn hazards.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LG has received 11 reports of property damage incidents involving arcing, heat and smoke, including four fires that spread to the building structure and involved significant smoke/water damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names listed below. 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. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed.

Brand	Model No.	Serial Number Range	Sold at	Photo
Goldstar	GHD30Y7	611TAxx00001~08400 611TAxx08401~40600 612TAxx00001~20400 612TAxx21001~30600	Home Depot
Goldstar	DH305Y7	612TAxx00001~00600 701TAxx00001~16800 702TAxx00001~03000	Wal-Mart
Comfort-Aire	BHD-301-C	611TAxx00001~01697 612TAxx00001~04200 701TAxx00001~00578 710TAxx00001~00599	Heat Controller Inc.

According to the CPSC Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair.

For additional information, contact LG toll-free at (877) 220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday for the location of an authorized LG service center for the repair, or visit www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com