The Office for Product Safety and Standards published a product recall on 20 August 2024 for the ElectriQ CD10L dehumidifier, a white 10 litre laundry dehumidifier made in China. The recall covers units with serial numbers prefixed 2209, 2301 or 2302, and the product has been recalled from end users1.
The alert is rated high risk. The notice states that the product presents a risk of fire because there may be a manufacturing defect on the circuit board, which may result in it overheating and causing a fire. The notice also says the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 20161. The recall was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards and carries the PSD number 2408-00291.
"Owners should unplug and stop using this product immediately."
The notice directs owners to Appliances Direct for more information, at the product safety notices page on its website. Appliances Direct can also be contacted by email at productsupport@appliancesdirect.co.uk or by telephone on 01484 621 4581.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | ElectriQ CD10L dehumidifier |
| Description | White 10 litre laundry dehumidifier |
| Serial numbers affected | Prefixed 2209, 2301 or 2302 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Hazard | Possible circuit board manufacturing defect; may overheat and cause a fire |
| Risk level | High |
| Corrective action | Recall of the product from end users |
| Recall date | 20 August 2024 |
| PSD number | 2408-0029 |
| Notified by | Local Authority Trading Standards |
Why it matters for households
Households that own an ElectriQ CD10L dehumidifier should check the serial number against the three prefixes listed. The Office for Product Safety and Standards states that owners should unplug the unit and stop using it immediately, and that the product has been recalled from end users1. The notice does not give a date by which the recall process must be completed, and no figures for the number of units affected in the UK have been reported1.
The practical effect is that an affected dehumidifier should not be run in the home while the recall is in place. The notice points owners to Appliances Direct for further information and gives an email address and telephone number for that purpose1. The steps Appliances Direct will take for owners, such as refunds or replacements, have not been reported in the notice1.
For households checking other appliances, the site's guide on how to check if an electrical product has been recalled sets out the general process, and the home emergencies hub covers wider household planning.
What happens next
The recall was published on 20 August 2024 and remains the current notice for this model. No closing date for the recall, and no update on the number of units returned, has been reported1. Owners who need more information are directed by the notice to the Appliances Direct product safety notices page, or to its product support email address and telephone number1.
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