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39 YO consumer reports that while in another room they heard a loud noise. They found the room full of smoke and smelled of an electrical fire. The dehumidifier was still running and blowing smoke.

Product Details

Product Description: Black Midea 50 pint dehumidifier - Model MAD50PS1QGR UPC 810040943249
Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Midea America Corporation
Brand Name: Midea
Model Name or Number: MAD50PS1QGR
Serial Number: 341d9272101190402J0039
UPC Code: 810040943249
SKU#:
Date Manufactured:
Retailer: Home Depot
Retailer State:
Purchase Date: 12/14/2021
Product Category: Home Maintenance and Structures
Product Type: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Product Code: Dehumidifiers (306)

Associated Recall

Incident Details

Incident Description: Heard loud pop, ran into room, room full of smoke and smelled like an electrical fire. Unit was still running, and blowing smoke.
Incident Date: 12/16/2021
Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium

Victims Involved

Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
My Relationship to the Victim: Self
Sex: Unknown
Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 39 years

Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler

Additional Details

Submitter has product?: Yes
Product was damaged before incident?: No
Product was modified before incident?:
If yes to any, explanation: Product brand new, used less than 48hrs.
Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
If Not, Do you plan to?:

Report Number: 20211216-D910A-2147358396
Report Date: 12/16/2021
Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 12/20/2021
Report First Publication Date: 1/5/2022
Category of Submitter: Consumer