Around two million dehumidifiers with well-known brand names have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards.
The dehumidifiers were manufactured by New Widetech and sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430.
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.
Consumers are advised to stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund.
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