News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced August 4, 2021
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1. Sling Loungers Sold at Dollar General Recalled Due to Amputation, Laceration, and Pinching Hazard; Manufactured by Shanghai Worth Garden Products: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Sling-Loungers-Sold-at-Dollar-General-Recalled-Due-to-Amputation-Laceration-and-Pinching-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Shanghai-Worth-Garden-Products
2. Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by New Widetech: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Two-Million-Dehumidifiers-With-Well-Known-Brand-Names-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-New-Widetech
3. LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/LG-Energy-Solution-Michigan-Recalls-Home-Energy-Storage-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-0
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1. Sling Loungers Sold at Dollar General Recalled Due to Amputation, Laceration, and Pinching Hazard; Manufactured by Shanghai Worth Garden Products:
Recall Date: August 4, 2021
Recall Number: 21-176
Recall Summary
Name of product:
True Living Sling Loungers
Hazard:
The recalled loungers can collapse unexpectedly, posing an amputation, laceration and pinching hazard if finger gets caught in the metal folding joints.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sling loungers, cut the fabric of the chair rendering it unusable, and contact Dollar General to return the recalled loungers for a full refund of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact:
Dollar General at 800-678-9258 from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.dollargeneral.com and click on “Product Recalls” under “Help” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 155,000
Description:
This recall involves True Living Sling Loungers sold in 2019. The loungers have white frames with solid blue or solid green fabric. The 12-digit UPC number 430001047344 is located on the receipt.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received three reports of the sling loungers collapsing, resulting in amputations or lacerations to fingers from the metal folding joints.
Sold At:
Dollar General stores nationwide from January 2019 through September 2019 for about $20.
Manufacturer(s):
Shanghai Worth Garden Products Co. Ltd, of Shanghai, China
Importer(s):
Dollar General, of Goodlettsville, Tenn
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by New Widetech:
Recall Date: August 4, 2021
Recall Number: 21-174
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Dehumidifiers
Hazard:
The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.
Consumer Contact:
Contact New Widetech toll-free at 877-251-1512 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.recallrtr.com/nwtdehumidifier or http://www.newwidetech.com/en/ and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 2 million (In addition, about 380,000 in Canada, and about 25,000 in Mexico)
Description:
This recall involves 25-, 30-, 35-, 45-, 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-, and 74-pint dehumidifiers, manufactured before September 1, 2017, with the brand names including AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores), Commercial Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek), Idylis,
Ivation, perfect aire, SuperClima, Whirlpool, and Whynter. The brand name, model number, and pint capacity are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier.
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AeonAir |
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Model number |
Capacity |
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RDH30EB |
30-pint |
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RDH30EB-1 |
30-pint |
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RDH45EB |
45-pint |
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RDH45EB-1 |
45-pint |
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RDH60EB |
60-pint |
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RDH70EB |
70-pint |
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RDH70EB-1 |
70-pint |
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RDH70EDP |
70-pint |
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WDH-945EL |
45-pint |
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WDH-945EL-1 |
45-pint |
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Amana |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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D930M |
30-pint |
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D935M |
35-pint |
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D945E |
45-pint |
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D950EP |
50-pint |
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D965E |
65-pint |
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D965E-E |
65-pint |
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D970E-E |
70-pint |
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D970EP |
70-pint |
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D974E |
74-pint |
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DM70E-E |
70-pint |
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ArcticAire (Danby) |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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ADR30A2G |
30-pint |
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ADR50A2G |
50-pint |
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ADR70A2C |
70-pint |
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ADR70A2G |
70-pint |
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Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores) |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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3824-527 |
70-pint |
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3824-527-1 |
70-pint |
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Commercial Cool |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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CJ30M |
30-pint |
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CJ35M |
35-pint |
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CJ50E |
50-pint |
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CJ70E |
70-pint |
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CJ70EP |
70-pint |
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CK50E |
50-pint |
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Danby |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DDR45A3GDB |
45-pint |
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DDR70A3GDB |
70-pint |
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Danby Designer |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DDR60RGDD |
60-pint |
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Danby Premiere |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DDR25E |
25-pint |
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DDR25E-1 |
25-pint |
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DDR30A1GP |
30-pint |
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DDR30A2GP |
30-pint |
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DDR30E |
30-pint |
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DDR30E-1 |
30-pint |
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DDR30E-2 |
30-pint |
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DDR45A1GP |
45-pint |
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DDR45A2GP |
45-pint |
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DDR45A3GP |
45-pint |
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DDR45E |
45-pint |
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DDR45E-1 |
45-pint |
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DDR5009REE |
50-pint |
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DDR5009REE-1 |
50-pint |
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DDR5011 |
50-pint |
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DDR5011-1 |
50-pint |
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DDR50A1GP |
50-pint |
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DDR50A2GP |
50-pint |
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DDR6009REE |
60-pint |
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DDR6009REE-1 |
60-pint |
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DDR60A1GP |
60-pint |
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DDR60A2GP |
60-pint |
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DDR60A3GP |
60-pint |
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DDR7009REE |
70-pint |
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DDR7009REE-1 |
70-pint |
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DDR70A1GP |
70-pint |
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DDR70A2GP |
70-pint |
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De’Longhi |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DD30P |
30-pint |
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DD40P |
40-pint |
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DD40PCA |
40-pint |
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DD45 |
45-pint |
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DD45E |
45-pint |
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DD45P |
45-pint |
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DD45PE |
45-pint |
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DD50P |
50-pint |
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DD50PC |
50-pint |
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DD50PE |
50-pint |
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DD50PSC |
50-pint |
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DD50PSCE |
50-pint |
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DD70PE |
70-pint |
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DDX45PE |
45-pint |
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With respect to DDX45PE, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 721 25 900053 P000001 through 721 25 900053 P000549
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DDX50PE |
50-pint |
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With respect to DDX50PE, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 721 25 900053 P000001 through 721 25 900053 P000549
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DDX70PE |
70-pint |
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With respect to DDX70PE, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 721 25 900053 P000001 through 721 25 900053 P000549
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Edgestar |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DEP500WP |
50-pint |
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DEP501WP |
50-pint |
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DEP700WP |
70-pint |
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DEP701WP |
70-pint |
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Friedrich |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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D25ANP |
25-pint |
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D25BNP |
25-pint |
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D25D |
25-pint |
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D25DA |
25-pint |
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D50AP |
50-pint |
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D50BP |
50-pint |
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D50BP-A |
50-pint |
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D50D |
50-pint |
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D70BP |
70-pint |
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D70BP-A |
70-pint |
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D70AP |
70-pint |
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D70BP |
70-pint |
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D70D |
70-pint |
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Generations (Danby) |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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GDR5011BL |
50-pint |
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GDR50A1C |
50-pint |
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GDR50A2C |
50-pint |
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Haier |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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HEN70ETFP |
70-pint |
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HEN70ETFP-E |
70-pint |
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HM50EP |
50-pint |
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HM70EP |
70-pint |
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Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek) |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DH45W |
45-pint |
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With respect to DH45W, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 1501/000001 through 1501/000924
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DH50W |
50-pint |
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With respect to DH50W, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 1412/000001 through 1412/000850 1501/000001 through 1501/002774 1503/002775 through 1503/005170 1504/005171 through 1504/006546
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DH70W |
70-pint |
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With respect to DH70W, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 1412/000001 through 1412/001020 1501/000001 through 1501/003798 1503/003799 through 1503/008436 1504/008437 through 1504/012070
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Idylis |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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0526011 |
70-pint |
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0526051 |
70-pint |
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Ivation |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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IVADH30PW |
30-pint |
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With respect to IVADH30PW, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: E161017011212600001 through E161017011212601218 17010001 through 17011218 17030001 through 17031218
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IVADH70PW |
70-pint |
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With respect to IVADH70PW, only units within the following range of serial numbers are being recalled: 16050001 through 16050710 16100001 through 16100712 17010001 through 17010712 17030001 through 17030712
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perfect aire |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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1PED30 |
30-pint |
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1PED50 |
50-pint |
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1PED50S |
50-pint |
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1PED70 |
70-pint |
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1PEDP50 |
50-pint |
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1PEDP70 |
70-pint |
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PADP50 |
50-pint |
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PADP70 |
70-pint |
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SuperClima |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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DW30M |
30-pint |
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Whirlpool |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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WDH70EAPW |
70-pint |
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Whynter |
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Model Number |
Capacity |
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RPD-302W |
30-pint |
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RPD-503SP |
50-pint |
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RPD-702WP |
70-pint |
Incidents/Injuries:
New Widetech is aware of 107 incidents of the recalled dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching fire, resulting in about $17 million in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Lowe’s stores, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
Manufacturer(s):
New Widetech
Manufactured In:
China
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3. LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard:
Recall Date: August 4, 2021
Recall Number: 21-175
Recall Summary
Name of product:
LG Chem “RESU10H” Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries
Hazard:
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
Remedy:
Replace
Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly.
Consumer Contact:
LG Energy Solution Michigan toll-free at 888-737-8104 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at RESUs...@lgensol.com, or online at www.lgessbattery.com/us or https://www.lgessbattery.com/us/main/main.lg and click on “Battery Recall: Free Replacement Campaign” for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 10,000 (In addition, 2017-2019 RESU 10H were previously recalled for
a fire hazard on December 16, 2020.)
Description:
This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury.
Sold At:
Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply from January 2017 through April 2019 for about $8,000.
Importer(s):
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.).
Manufactured In:
Korea
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