Fridgidaire FAD504DWD19

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20220907-4FF21-2147353991. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Fridgidaire FAD504DWD19 (Fridgidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier, white color, FAD504DWD19 Problem: Overheating Fridgidaire dehumidifier Problem Description: The air circulation fan intermittently stops running and the compressor continues to run generating very high heat. The unit doesn't shut off when the "Set-Point" humidity level is met. When switching the unit "OFF" using the top ON/OFF button, the compressor continues to run, while the LED status display is dark, providing the user an erroneous status indication falsely indicating the unit is turned "OFF". In this condition, the compressor continues to generate very high heat while the unit is OFF. An electrical burning smell was emanating from the unit. Use: The dehumidifier is used in a conditioned basement space. Solution was to unplug the unit before it starts a fire. No injuries or damage, however, unattended this unit has potential to start a fire.). Incident: Problem: Overheating Fridgidaire dehumidifier Problem Description: The air circulation fan intermittently stops running and the compressor continues to run generating very high heat. The unit doesn't shut off when the "Set-Point" humidity level is met. When switching the unit "OFF" using the top ON/OFF button, the compressor continues to run, while the LED status display is dark, providing the user an erroneous status indication falsely indicating the unit is turned "OFF". In this condition, the compressor continues to generate very high heat while the unit is OFF. An electrical burning smell was emanating from the unit. Use: The dehumidifier is used in a conditioned basement space. Solution was to unplug the unit before it starts a fire. No injuries or damage, however, unattended this unit has potential to start a fire. Model: FAD504DWD Service Model Number: FAD504DWD19 Serial Number: KN52004495 Approx Date of Purchase: 2015