Impacting over 60 different brands of retail dehumidifiers built over a 10-year period, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a dehumidifier recall of 5.6 million portable dehumidifiers due to a potential fire hazard.

Preventing fires and learning about fire safety is of utmost importance, especially as recent media coverage has shed light on how real the concerns truly are. According to reports, hundreds of units have caught fire, resulting in $24 million in damages. So, if you have a portable dehumidifier unit in your home, read up about this dehumidifier recall and learn more about fire safety to ensure you’re preventing fires in your home.

Dehumidifier Recall: Important Tips for Preventing Fires

Do you have a portable dehumidifier unit? Be sure you’re following any guidelines about fire safety by unplugging your unit, checking the brand, and seeing if your unit has been impacted by the 2013 or 2016 dehumidifier recall. If the model and serial numbers of your specific appliance match what’s listed in the recall, follow the instructions for a refund or return. Units impacted by the dehumidifier recall can date back to 2003.

About Fire Safety: Using Your Dehumidifier

Regardless of dehumidifier recall news, homeowners shouldn’t neglect dehumidification as it’s still essential to a healthy, comfortable home. When excess humidity builds up, it can cause mold, pests, and even damage the integrity of your home. An AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier comes in freestanding and ducted models to keep your levels in check!

If you have a portable unit on one of the dehumidifier recall lists, be sure to replace it with help from an AprilAire Healthy Air Professional in your area before the humidity levels in your home build up again.

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