More than 2.4 million dehumidifiers have been recalled across the US, Canada and Mexico including several models from household names De’Longhi, Haier, Honeywell, and Whirlpool.
The dehumidifiers, manufactured by New Widetech, have been recalled as they can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The company is aware of 107 incidents, resulting in about $17 million in property damage, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund.
The dehumidifiers were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart, Menards and other retailers across the US from February 2009 to August 2017.
In a statement to Appliance Retailer, De’Longhi confirmed that the recall does not affect any Australian or New Zealand models and there is no recall on any humidifiers sold in these markets.
Haier, Honeywell and Whirlpool do not sell the affected dehumidifier models in Australia or New Zealand.