# Buy a Dehumidifier Between 2009 and 2017? Check for Recall/Partial Refund

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**Created:** [August 28, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buy-a-dehumidifier-between-2009-and-2017-check-for-recall-partial-refund/949685 "2021-08-28T18:37:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buy-a-dehumidifier-between-2009-and-2017-check-for-recall-partial-refund/949685/1 "2021-08-28T18:37:36Z")

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> **[Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire...](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Two-Million-Dehumidifiers-With-Well-Known-Brand-Names-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-New-Widetech?ftag=MSFd61514f)**
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> Consumers should stop using the dehumidifiers immediately and contact New Widetech for a refund. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the age of the dehumidifier.

About 2 million of the recalled dehumidifiers were sold at retailers nationwide including Costco, Lowe’s, Menards and Walmart from February 2009 through August 2017 for between $120 and $430 each… They are giving partial refunds.