Gree Recalls 1.56 Million Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires
www.cpsc.gov
Consumers should immediately stop use, unplug the dehumidifiers, and contact Gree to receive a refund.

This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014.

    • roguetrick
      3•2 years ago

      Opposite actually. Combustion of most organic molecules react oxygen with hydrocarbons to produce water vapor. Fire is humidifying.

      • @jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        -1•2 years ago

        This explains why ventless heaters and fireplaces produce, in addition to toxic exhaust gasses, enormous amounts of water vapor. Enough to make it condense on your windows and walls.