Gree Electric Appliances has re-announced a recall of approximately 2.5 million dehumidifiers in the United States and 55,000 in Canada due to hazards resulting from overheating. The dehumidifiers can catch fire and expose consumers to serious fire and burn risks.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), this is the fourth recall announcement since September 2013 regarding dehumidifiers manufactured by Gree.
Consumers are advised to immediately unplug and cease use of recalled dehumidifiers. Gree is offering consumers a full refund.
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