Be Child Safe

Author: Marianne Halterman

  • CPSC Awards More than $2.0 Million in Pool Safely Grants to Eight State and Local Governments to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings and Drain Entrapments

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today eight awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. The state and local governments were selected by CPSC, from a group of applicants, to receive more than $2 million in Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) grant funds. This funding appropriated by Congress will provide these state and local governments with assistance for education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements that are intended to save lives and prevent serious injuries.

    Pool Safely Grant Program Awards

    AwardeesState    Award Amount
    City of North Richland Hills     Texas    $319,485.91
    DuPage County Health Department     Illinois    $378,853.67
    Florida Department of Health     Florida    $400,000.00
    City of Huntington Beach     California    $141,837.00
    District of Columbia Health Department     District of Columbia    $64,530.00
    Seminole County         Florida    $194,535.00
    Harris County     Texas    $394,870.00
    City of Amarillo     Texas    $107,853.92

    “Drowning remains the number one cause of death for children ages one to four,” said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. “These grants can make a real difference by providing funding to assist communities in their lifesaving work to reduce the risk of drowning and drain entrapment in pools and spas.”  

    “We must do more to prevent drownings, the leading killer of America’s youngest children,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “We can avoid these devastating tragedies by teaching children to swim, ensuring pools have the right safety equipment, and educating parents on the vital importance of supervising children in and near the water – and these grants are critical tools to help us do that.”

    The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), which Rep. Wasserman Schultz authored and championed, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush in December 2007. The VGB Act authorizes the PSGP, which provides state and local governments with assistance for education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements.

    CPSC’s website www.PoolSafely.gov has more information on the Pool Safely Grant Program and the VGB Act as well as free, downloadable educational materials available to the public.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Buffalo Games Recalls Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits Due to Serious Ingestion, Choking and Obstruction Hazards; One Infant Death Reported; Sold Exclusively at Target

    Recall Date: September 14, 2023

    Recall number: 23-286

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits

    Hazard: If a water bead is ingested, it expands and can pose ingestion, choking and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child’s body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and a risk of death to a child.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Buffalo Games toll-free at 800-637-0732 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at beadrecall@buffalogames.com, or online at https://chuckleandroar.com/recall or www.chuckleandroar.com  and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the landing page.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Buffalo-Games-Recalls-Chuckle-Roar-Ultimate-Water-Beads-Activity-Kits-Due-to-Serious-Ingestion-Choking-and-Obstruction-Hazards-One-Infant-Death-Reported-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

    Recall Details

    Units: About 52,000

    Description: 

    Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Buffalo Games LLC, of Buffalo, New York, are announcing the recall of about 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits due to ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards. The water beads pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When ingested, the beads grow in size, which can cause intestinal obstruction.

    Buffalo Games received one report of a 10-month-old child’s death from swallowing the recalled water beads in July 2023 in Wisconsin. Buffalo Games also received a report that a 9-month-old child was seriously injured in November 2022 in Maine from swallowing the water beads which caused an intestinal obstruction requiring surgery to remove them.

    Consumers should immediately stop using and take the recalled Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits away from children. Contact Buffalo Games for a full refund and instructions on how to return the product in a prepaid mailing package supplied by the firm or return the product to any Target store.

    This recall involves the Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit. On the front of the purple container, the label states Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit. It includes: 2 ounces of “jumbo” water beads and 6 ounces of “regular” water beads. Along with a clear container and lid, there are five small toy fish, a scissor scoop, tweezers, a scoop with a handle, 10 activity cards and instructions. The activity kit was sold in a purple box with UPC Number 079346627035 on the back.

    The recalled Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from March 2022 through November 2022 for about $15.

    The products were manufactured in China and were imported by Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and take away the recalled water beads from children. Contact Buffalo Games for a full refund and instructions on how to return the product in a prepaid mailing package supplied by the firm or return the product to any Target store.

    Incidents/Injuries: Buffalo Games received one report of a 10-month-old child’s death from swallowing the recalled water beads in July 2023 in Wisconsin. Buffalo Games also received a report that a 9-month-old child was seriously injured in November 2022 in Maine from swallowing the water beads which caused an intestinal obstruction requiring surgery to remove them.

    Sold At: The recalled Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from March 2022 through November 2022 for about $15.

    Importer(s): Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Manufactured In: China

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • 6 Tips to Help Put Your Mind at Ease During Baby Safety Month

    To all the new and expecting moms and dads out there, congratulations. You’re going to be amazing parents and we’ll be right here with you so you’re not alone.

    Baby Safety Month is all about getting you the information you need to put your mind at ease when it comes to the safety of your new baby.

    So here are six simple tips to get you started.

    • Place babies on their backs for naps and at night until they are 1 year old. For the safest sleep environment for your baby, a firm mattress and fitted sheet are all you need so remove blankets, bumpers, toys, and other soft objects from your baby’s crib. Learn more about sleep safety.
    • Check to make sure your car seat is installed correctly. Using a properly installed car seat is the best way to keep your child safe in the car. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are here to help you or check out our Ultimate Car Seat Guide, available in English and Spanish, for expert advice on how to choose and use your car seat.
    • Keep babies strapped in when using highchairs, infant carriers, swings, and strollers.Stay within arm’s reach when your baby is on higher surfaces like beds, sofas, or changing tables. Learn more about preventing falls.
    • Set your water heater to 120° F to avoid burns. Test the bath water with your elbow or your wrist. The water should feel warm, not hot. And avoid drinking or carrying hot beverages or foods when holding your baby. Learn more about burn prevention.
    • Keep medicine, cleaning products, and small objects like button batteries up and away, out of reach and sight. And take a moment to save the Poison Help number in your phone and post it visibly at home: 1-800-222-1222. Learn more about choking prevention.
    • Install working smoke alarm AND a carbon monoxide alarm on every level of your home, and in all sleeping areas. This is an important tip for not just baby safety, but family safety as well. And please test the alarms regularly to make sure they work. Learn more about fire prevention.

  • Making Families Safer from Button Cell or Coin Battery Dangers; Reese’s Law Leads to New Federal Mandatory Safety Standard

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to approve a mandatory standard to reduce button cell and coin battery ingestion hazards to children six years and younger. These batteries are used in many types of consumer products from keyless entry remotes and wireless game controllers to toys and musical greeting cards. Pursuant to Reese’s Law, CPSC voted to adopt the voluntary standard, ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries, as the mandatory consumer product safety rule for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries. The Commission also established labeling requirements for button cell or coin battery packaging, to warn of the ingestion hazard to children.

    Protecting Children

    The stakes are high and the consequences of a child swallowing a button cell or coin battery can be immediate and deadly. These tiny batteries can burn through a child’s throat or esophagus in as little as two hours if swallowed. From 2011 through 2021, CPSC is aware of 27 deaths and an estimated 54,300 injuries treated in emergency rooms associated with ingested or inserted button cell or coin batteries.

    Reese’s Law & ANSI/UL 4200A-2023

    Reese’s Law, enacted August 16, 2022, mandates that CPSC implement federal safety requirements for button cell or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries. These requirements do not apply to toy products for children under 14 if the products comply with the Toy Standard. Additionally, the law requires that any button cell or coin battery offered for sale, manufactured for sale, imported into the U.S., or included separately with a consumer product, meet the child-resistant packaging requirements in the Poison Prevention Packaging Standards after February 12, 2023. These packaging requirements do not apply to button cell or coin batteries manufactured or imported on or before February 12, 2023. Consistent with Reese’s Law, ANSI/UL 4200A-2023 requires either the use of a tool such as a screwdriver or coin to open the battery compartment, or the application of at least two independent and simultaneous movements to open by hand; additionally, such consumer products must pass a series of performance tests simulating reasonably foreseeable use or misuse. The standard also includes labeling requirements for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries, and labeling requirements for consumer product packaging.

    Safeguard children by taking control of button cell or coin batteries. 

    • Keep products with accessible batteries away from children if the battery compartments do not have a screw closure to secure them.
    • If the battery compartment is damaged, replace the product as soon as possible, repair or dispose of the product.
    • Toys with button cell or coin batteries are required to have a secure closure requiring a screwdriver, coin, or tool to open.
    • Check the toys in your home to make sure battery compartments are secured.
    • Do not allow children to play with or be in contact with button cell or coin batteries.
    • Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline (800-498-8666) or the Poison Help Line (800-222-1222) immediately for treatment information if you suspect a child has swallowed or is exposed to button cell or coin batteries.

    Immediately take children who are suspected of having swallowed button cell or coin batteries to the nearest emergency department. The National Capital Poison Center recommends giving honey to children 12+ months on the way to the emergency room to reduce injury in the critical time between ingestion and when the battery can be properly removed. Do not delay going to the emergency room to obtain or give them honey. Give 10mL of honey every 10 minutes only for children 12+ months who have ingested button batteries in the past 12 hours. Do not exceed six doses of honey.

    Commissioner Statements:

    Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric

    Commissioner Peter Feldman

    Commissioner Richard Trumka

  • TOMY Recalls Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: August 31, 2023

    Recall number: 23-272

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs

    Hazard: The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumer Contact: TOMY toll-free at 866-725-4407 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://recall.tomy.com, or https://us.tomy.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-Flair-and-Flair-Elite-Highchairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 83,000 (In addition, about 2,850 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Boon Flair highchairs manufactured before September 2016, and all Boon Flair Elite highchairs. The recalled Flair Elite highchair has a white and orange molded plastic seat with a white tray and metal pedestal base. The Flair highchairs have a gray plastic pedestal base and were sold in 10 color combinations, including blue/white, white/orange, pink/white, green/white, gray/green, white, gray, white/gray, white/blue and red/white. The model numbers of the recalled highchairs are listed below. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on a label located under the base of the highchair.

    Flair Elite Highchair:

    Model No.Description
    B751White / Orange

    Flair Highchair:

    Model No.Description
    B701Blue / White
    B702White / Orange
    B703Pink / White
    B704Green / White
    B706White / Orange
    B707White / Blue
    B708Red / White
    B709Red / White
    B716Green / White
    B717White / Orange
    B718White / Blue
    B731White / Orange
    B10147Gray / Green
    B11068White / No Pad
    B11069Gray / No Pad
    B11401White / Gray

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled highchairs immediately and contact TOMY for a free repair kit. Consumers will receive a set of bolts and split and flat washers to repair the recalled highchair.

    Incidents/Injuries: TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, including 24 falls resulting in 11 injuries such as bruising or scratches.

    Sold At: Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Toys ‘R’ Us, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, and BedBathAndBeyond.com. The Flair Elite was sold from 2008 to 2009 for about $380. The Flair models were sold from January 2008 through February 2017 for between $230 and $250.

    Importer(s): TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois

    Manufactured In: China

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using iCraves Infant High Chairs Due to Suffocation, Entrapment, and Fall Hazards; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Standards

    Release Date: August 31, 2023

    Release Number: 23-273

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using iCraves high chairs because they do not comply with federal safety standards for high chairs and for infant sleep products and pose a suffocation risk, as well as entrapment and fall hazards to infants.

    The high chairs fail to meet performance requirements under the mandatory safety standard for high chairs, posing entrapment and fall hazards. The high chairs also fail to meet the safety requirements of CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, because they were marketed for infant sleep and have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, posing a suffocation risk. The high chairs and their packaging also lack a tracking label containing certain required information, such as the date of manufacture, which is required for children’s products including durable infant or toddler products.

    The seller, Brosishop Ltd, of United Kingdom, doing business as iCraves, has been unresponsive to CPSC requests to recall the high chairs.

    The high chairs were sold online at www.icraves.com for about $260. However, the website is no longer operational. The high chairs were sold in the following colors: peach pink, green, purple, and blue. The high chairs contain a recline feature to allow the baby to sleep. Bestbaby and model BS-806 are listed on the packaging. All labeling on the high chairs are in Mandarin.

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using the high chairs immediately, disassemble the seat from the frame, cut the padding, and dispose of all the parts separately.

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • The Simplay3 Company Recalls Toddler Towers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

    Recall Date: August 17, 2023

    Recall number: 23-265

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Simplay3 Toddler Towers

    Hazard: The towers can tip over while in use posing fall and injury hazards to young children.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumer Contact: The Simplay3 Company toll-free at 866-855-0100 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://simplay3.com/safety-and-recall-information/ or at simplay3.com/ and click on “Recall Information” located on the home page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/The-Simplay3-Company-Recalls-Toddler-Towers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 108,450  (In addition, 5,512 in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Simplay3 Toddler Towers with model 41807. The towers were sold in a variety of colors including espresso, white and gray. The name Simplay3 is printed on the base of the tower and along the upper railing of the tower. The product’s dimensions are 34” x 17.5” x 16”. The model number is printed on the base of the tower.

    ModelDate Codes
    41807-01 (espresso)Nov 2018- June  2023
    41807-02 (gray)Nov 2018- June  2023
    41807-03 (white)Nov 2018- June  2023

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Simplay3 Toddler Tower, take it away from children and contact the firm to receive a free set of stabilizing bases to be attached to the toddler tower.

    Incidents/Injuries: The Simplay3 Company has received 16 reports of the toddler tower tipping over while in use, including 10 reports of injuries, 6 of which were head contusions.

    Sold At: Online at TheSimplay3company.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, and other online sites and Buttercup Baby Store, Fun Stuff, Midstates, and other toy stores nationwide from November 2018 through June 2023 for about $90.

    Manufacturer(s): The Simplay3 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio

    Manufactured In: United States

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Zipadee Kids Recalls Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

    Recall Date: August 17, 2023

    Recall number: 23-263

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Zipadee Kids Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds

    Hazard: The spindles used on the recalled beds are spaced at a distance that creates a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to strangulation and/or death to children. The design of the bed allows a child’s torso to slip through the rail opening but will not allow their head to pass, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards that could result in death.

    Remedy: Dispose

    Consumer Contact: Consumers should report any incidents involving the Convertible House Bed Frame and Montessori Floor Bed and any dangerous product or a product-related injury to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov or to CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772.  

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Zipadee-Kids-Recalls-Convertible-House-Bed-Frames-and-Montessori-Floor-Beds-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Strangulation-Hazards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 7,450

    Description: This recall involves Zipadee Montessori beds sold in twin, full, and queen size variations of the “Convertible House Bed Frame” and “Montessori Floor Bed.” They were shipped between February 26, 2018 and October 22, 2021. Zipadee also sold toddler-size Montessori beds which were manufactured between May and September 2018. The beds are all natural wood floor beds that can be raised or converted to adjust for a child’s sleeping needs as they grow and develop. The beds are intended for children 18 months and older.

    Remedy: CPSC urges consumers to dispose of the recalled beds and NOT to resell or donate them. It is a violation of federal law to sell or distribute recalled products. The firm has filed for dissolution with the State of Ohio and has represented to CPSC that it is unable to offer a remedy to consumers.

    Incidents/Injuries: At least two children have become entrapped in the bed rails. They include a 21-month-old boy (no injuries sustained) and a 4-year-old girl in February 2023 who sustained minor injuries.

    Sold At: Online at Zipadeekids.com and on Zipadee’s Etsy.com shop from February 2018 through September 2021 for between $260 and $900.

    Manufacturer(s): Bell Station Interiors, dba Zipadee Kids, of Circleville, Ohio

    Manufactured In: United States

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Iraza High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard

    Release Date: August 17, 2023

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Iraza 512 Piece Magnetic Stone 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets DIY Creative Magnetic Beads because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested.

    CPSC testing revealed the Magnetic Stone 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets DIY Creative Magnetic Beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal safety standard for magnets. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

    The seller, Guanjia Trading Co. of China, has not responded to CPSC’s Notice of Violation letter seeking a recall of this product and has not offered a remedy to consumers.

    The Iraza 512 Piece Magnetic Stone 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets DIY Creative Magnetic Beads are small, spherical, loose, separable rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. They were sold as loose magnets in a set of 512 multi-colored magnetic balls assembled in the form of a cube. The 5mm sets were sold encased in a clear-plastic case and a portable tin storage box. The set includes a black storage bag. The Magnetic Ball Sets were sold online at www.walmart.com for about $30.

    Pictures at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Iraza-High-Powered-Magnetic-Ball-Sets-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard

    The mandatory federal safety standard for magnets makes it unlawful to sell non-compliant magnet products manufactured after October 21, 2022, CPSC Letter to Retailers and Sellers of Magnets. Guanjia Trading Co. sold approximately 700 sets from October 2022 through April 2023. CPSC urges consumers to stop using and dispose of the Magnetic Ball Sets immediately.

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

    Release Number: 23-264

  • Gree Recalls 1.56 Million Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires

    Recall Date: August 16, 2023

    Recall number: 23-262

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Dehumidifiers

    Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Visit https://global.gree.com/usa/channels/840.html to sign up for the waitlist. You will be contacted in 6-8 weeks with information on how to register for the recall.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Gree-Recalls-1-56-Million-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Reports-of-At-Least-23-Fires

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1.56 million

    Description: This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. The brand name and pint capacity are printed on the back, front, or side of the dehumidifier.  The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front, or side of the unit.  The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic and measure between 19 and 24 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep. The recalled model numbers are listed below.

    Kenmore

    Model numberCapacity
    407.5353031030-pint
    407.5355031050-pint
    407.5357031070-pint
    407.5357131070-pint

    GE

    Model numberCapacity
    ADEH50LPQ150-pint
    ADEH50LQQ150-pint
    ADEH50LRL150-pint
    ADEL30LRQ130-pint
    ADEL50LRL150-pint
    ADEL70LRL170-pint
    ADER30LPQ130-pint
    ADER30LQQ130-pint
    ADER40LPQ140-pint
    ADER40LQQ140-pint
    ADER50LPQ150-pint
    ADER50LQQ150-pint
    ADER50LRL150-pint
    ADER50LSL1 (with date code 01/14)50-pint
    ADER65LPQ165-pint
    ADER65LQQ165-pint
    ADER70LRL170-pint
    ADEW30LPQ130-pint
    ADEW30LQQ130-pint
    ADEW50LPQ150-pint
    ADEW50LQQ150-pint
    ADEW50LRL150-pint
    ADEW65LPQ165-pint
    ADEW65LQQ165-pint
    ADEW70LRL170-pint

    SoleusAir

    Model numberCapacity
    GL-DEH-45F-2Q345-pint
    GL-DEH-70EIP-6L370-pint
    GL-DEH-70F-2L370-pint
    GM-DEH-30M-1Q330-pint
    GM-DEH-45-1Q345-pint
    GM-DEH-70-1L370-pint
    SG-DEH-25-425-pint
    SG-DEH-30E-1Q330-pint
    SG-DEH-45E-1Q345-pint
    SG-DEH-70E-1L370-pint
    SG-DEH-70E-2L370-pint

    Seabreeze

    DH470SB70-pint

    Norpole

    NPDH30PG-130-pint

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop use, unplug the dehumidifiers, and contact Gree to receive a refund.

    Incidents/Injuries: Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage with the recalled dehumidifiers.

    Sold At: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Sam’s Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide, starting in 2011 through 2014 for between $110 and $400.

    Manufacturer(s): Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai

    Distributor(s): GE Appliances of Louisville, KY; Gree USA Sales Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.; IRP, of Pineville, N.C.; MC Appliance Corp. of Wood Dale, Ill.; and MJC America Ltd. dba Soleus International Inc., of Walnut, Calif.

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.