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1. Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11324.html
2. John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11325.html
3. John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11326.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2011
Release #11-324
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 220-0479
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LG Media Contact: (847) 941-8181
Home Fires Prompt Dehumidifier Recall Reannouncement from LG Electronics
More Than One Million Dollars in Property Damage Linked to Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is urging consumers to check if they have recalled Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers. The firm is re-announcing the recall of about 98,000 of the dangerous dehumidifiers that pose a serious fire and burn hazard, and are believed to be responsible for more than one million dollars in property damage.
The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers and their property.
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.
Because of the severity of the risks, CPSC and LG Electronics are concerned with the lack of consumer response to the recall. Only two percent of the 98,000 consumers who purchased these units have received a free repair, which means that consumers and their property remain at serious risk.
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 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.
Brand | Model No. | Serial Number Range | Sold at
Goldstar | GHD30Y7 611TAxx00001 through 08400; 611TAxx08401 through 40600; 612TAxx00001 through 20400; 612TAxx21001 through 30600 | Home Depot
Goldstar | DH305Y7 612TAxx00001 through 00600; 701TAxx00001 through 16800; 702TAxx00001 through 03000 | Walmart
Comfort-Aire | BHD-301-C 611TA000001 through 001697; 612TA000001 through 004200; 701TA000001 through 000578; 710TA000001 | through 000599 Various retailers, including Ace Hardware, Do It Best and Orgill Inc.
The recalled dehumidifiers were 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.
For additional information about the recall and for the location of an authorized service center for the repair, 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, or visit the firm's website at www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products and fire damage, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11324.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2011
Release #11-326
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 537-8233
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: D100 Lawn Tractors
Units: About 5,200
Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender.
1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312
1GXD100E...BB114388 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599
Sold at: John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11325.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2011
Release #11-326
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 537-8233
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: D100 Lawn Tractors
Units: About 5,200
Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.
Hazard: Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender.
1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312
1GXD100E...BB114388 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599
Sold at: John Deere dealers, Lowe's, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.johndeere.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11326.html
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