Tosot Dehumidifier Recall (2024)

FAQs

What dehumidifiers are on the recall list? ›

The remedy: Consumers should check model numbers on the CPSC or Gree website to see if their dehumidifier has been recalled. The brand name and pint capacity are printed on the back, front, or side of the device. The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front, or side of the unit.

Brands include GE, Kenmore, Norpole, Seabreeze

The manufacturer, Gree Electric Appliances, has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating and $168,000 in property damage, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported.

If your dehumidifier won't stay running or shuts off too soon, the problem may be with the humidity control or humidistat. The humidistat monitors the relative humidity in the air and then supplies power to the compressor circuit when the humidity level exceeds the user's set point.

Most portable dehumidifiers have a lifespan of around five years, depending on how heavily they are used. Whole-home dehumidifiers last around eight to 15 years, depending on how heavily they're used and how often filters are cleaned and changed.

A. Please arrange for disposal of your recalled dehumidifier by contacting your local waste removal vendor (do not return unit to store).

Conversely, your dehumidifier becomes the target for mold, mildew, fungi and bacteria growth on the coil, in the holding tank, the filter and other parts. The following cleaning tips help prevent dehumidifier mold and mildew to help it work more effectively and efficiently.

Keep Your Dehumidifier Away from the Walls

It's easy to assume the best place to put your dehumidifier is against the wall. But it's not! Dehumidifiers suck in and expel air using vents. Blocking any of these vents can reduce your dehumidifier's effectiveness.

Low Air Temperature

The ambient air temperature may be the most common culprit behind your dehumidifier's underperformance. Dehumidifiers operate most effectively at room temperatures that are above 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Where is the best place to leave a dehumidifier? ›

Firstly, it's worth noting that the most effective place to position a dehumidifier is in the centre of a room. This allows the air to circulate properly around the unit. The only time when this positioning can be disregarded is if the unit has a top-mounted air discharge.

Make sure the hose is routed downward. A drain hose that bends or that has been routed to drain water uphill will not work. This drain setup relies on gravity to work correctly. Check to ensure that your drain hose is free from bends, kinks, clogs, or other damage that may prevent water from flowing freely.

No, your dehumidifier should not have to run constantly to regulate the air humidity. An optimal humidity level to shoot for is between 30 and 50 percent. Your dehumidifier should reach this in 8 to 12 hours.

Anyone who has the recalled dehumidifiers is strongly encouraged to immediately stop using them, unplug them, and contact LG Electronics for the free repair. The recall involves the 30 pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brands.

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.

Recall Details

This recall involves 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, 50, 65 and 70-pint dehumidifiers with brand names Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima.

This recall involves 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, and 75-pint dehumidifiers with the following brand names: Airworks, Alen, Arcticaire, Arctic King, Beaumark, Coolworks, ComfortAire, Comfort Star, Continental Electic, Crosley, Daewoo, Danby, Danby & Designer, Dayton, Degree, Diplomat, Edgestar, Excell, Fellini, Forest ...