US Regulators Order Recall of Over 1.5 Million Dehumidifiers for Fire Risk

U.S. regulators order recall of 1.5 million dehumidifiers for fire risk.
US Regulators Order Recall of Over 1.5 Million Dehumidifiers for Fire Risk
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More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are being recalled after almost two dozen fires were reported, according to U.S. regulators.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Aug. 16 that the Chinese home appliance manufacturer Gree was recalling 1.56 million dehumidifiers for fire and burn hazards after 23 fire incidents.

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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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