Quick Answer: Ivation’s current lineup runs from the 50-pint IVADH50PWP2 with a built-in pump (about $300-320, best overall) to the 70-pint IVALDH70PW with casters (about $339, best for larger rooms), plus a Wi-Fi-enabled 50-pint model (IVADUWIFI50WP, about $330) and the cold-weather 13-Pint Desiccant (about $200-210). Before buying secondhand or checking an older unit, know this: a 2021 CPSC recall covered two specific Ivation models — the 30-pint IVADH30PW and 70-pint IVADH70PW, both manufactured before September 1, 2017 — and that recalled 70-pint model name is one inserted letter away from today’s current 70-pint model, the IVALDH70PW.
Ivation sells across two genuinely different dehumidifier technologies — standard compressor units in 50 and 70-pint sizes, and desiccant units built for cold spaces a compressor can’t handle — and this site already uses several Ivation models as reused canon on other guides (the 13-Pint Desiccant, the 19-Pint Desiccant, and the 70-pint IVALDH70PW). What hasn’t had its own page until now is the brand itself, including a recall history worth checking before you buy or inherit a unit, since one of the two recalled Ivation model numbers differs from a current model by a single letter.
Ivation dehumidifiers at a glance
| Model | Best for | Capacity | Pump | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivation IVADH50PWP2 | Best overall | 50 pints/day | Yes, built-in | about $300-320 |
| Ivation IVALDH70PW | Best for larger rooms | 70 pints/day | No — gravity drain/casters | about $339 |
| Ivation IVADUWIFI50WP | Best Wi-Fi/app control | 50 pints/day | Yes, built-in | about $330 |
| Ivation 13-Pint Desiccant (IVADDH06) | Best for cold spaces | 13 pints/day | No — drain hose | about $200-210 |
Ivation by the numbers
- 2 million: the total dehumidifiers across 20 brand names covered by the CPSC’s 2021 New Widetech recall for fire and burn hazards, per the Commission’s own recall notice — Ivation was one of the named brands.
- 1 letter: the entire difference between the recalled 70-pint Ivation model (IVADH70PW) and the current 70-pint model this site already recommends elsewhere (IVALDH70PW) — close enough to misread from memory, not close enough to be the same unit.
- September 1, 2017: the manufacture-date cutoff in the recall. Units made on or after that date, under either model number, aren’t part of the recalled population.
- 33°F: the temperature Ivation’s desiccant units keep working down to, versus roughly 41°F where the brand’s own compressor models (including the IVADH50PWP2 and IVALDH70PW) start icing their coil.
- 107: the number of overheating or fire incidents New Widetech reported to the CPSC across all 20 recalled brand names combined, resulting in about $17 million in property damage.
1. Ivation IVADH50PWP2 — Best Overall
Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (IVADH50PWP2)
- Built-in condensate pump with hose connector, confirmed at $319.99 at Home Depot and $299.99 at Overstock — useful for a basement with no nearby floor drain.
- ENERGY STAR certified, with a programmable humidistat and continuous-drain option for unattended operation.
- The "P2" in the model name marks it as a distinct, current product line from the recalled IVADH30PW/IVADH70PW units — but check the serial number on any used unit regardless, since model-name conventions aren't a substitute for the CPSC's own lookup.
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For other pump-equipped 50-pint options across brands, see our best dehumidifier with pump guide.
2. Ivation IVALDH70PW — Best for Larger Rooms
Ivation IVALDH70PW
- 70 pints/day capacity with a 10.4-gallon reservoir, confirmed via Ivation's own spec sheet and cross-checked against Best Buy Canada's listing.
- Rolls on built-in casters rather than including a pump — a gravity drain hose or manual tank emptying handles the water instead.
- Already this site's pick for casters among 70-pint units generally; see our [best 70-pint dehumidifier](/best/best-70-pint-dehumidifier/) guide for how it compares to GE, Honeywell, and Frigidaire's 70-pint models.
This is the model whose name is easiest to confuse with the recalled unit — the recalled 70-pint is IVADH70PW, this current one is IVALDH70PW. One inserted letter, two different products, manufactured years apart.
3. Ivation IVADUWIFI50WP — Best Wi-Fi / App Control
Ivation 50-Pint Smart Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (IVADUWIFI50WP)
- Same 50-pint, pump-equipped core as the IVADH50PWP2, with added app-based humidity monitoring and control layered on top.
- Confirmed at $329.99 at both Home Depot and Walmart — identical pricing across two independent retailers.
- ENERGY STAR certified; worth the roughly $10-30 premium over the non-Wi-Fi IVADH50PWP2 only if remote monitoring actually matters to you.
See our best WiFi dehumidifier guide for how this stacks up against app-controlled models from other brands.
4. Ivation 13-Pint Desiccant (IVADDH06) — Best for Cold Spaces
Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Desiccant Dehumidifier
- Desiccant-rotor technology keeps removing moisture down to about 33°F, where the brand's own compressor models above have already iced their coil and stopped.
- 13 pints/day at 68°F and 60% RH per Ivation's testing, covering spaces up to 270 sq ft.
- Already this site's top pick for cold cellars, RVs, and desiccant dehumidifiers generally — see our [best desiccant dehumidifier](/best/best-desiccant-dehumidifier/) guide for the full desiccant lineup, including the larger 19-Pint sibling.
The 2021 recall, and the one-letter difference that matters
Ivation was one of 20 brand names swept into the CPSC’s August 2021 recall of about 2 million dehumidifiers manufactured by New Widetech before September 1, 2017, sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Walmart, Menards, and other retailers between February 2009 and August 2017. The hazard: the recalled units could overheat and catch fire, with New Widetech reporting 107 incidents and roughly $17 million in property damage across all 20 brands combined.
Two Ivation model numbers are named specifically in the recall:
- IVADH30PW (30-pint)
- IVADH70PW (70-pint)
Here’s the part worth sitting with: Ivation’s current 70-pint model, the one this site already recommends in our best 70-pint dehumidifier guide, is the IVALDH70PW — the exact same string with one letter (“L”) inserted. If you’re trying to remember whether your dehumidifier’s model number was on a recall list from a few years back, that’s a genuinely easy name to misremember in either direction: assuming a current unit is fine because “it’s not quite the same number,” or panicking over a current unit because the number looks close enough to a recalled one.
Neither assumption is safe. The only way to know for certain is to check your unit’s exact model number and serial number against the CPSC’s own recall notice at cpsc.gov, not to eyeball the name. If your unit matches IVADH30PW or IVADH70PW and was manufactured before September 1, 2017, contact New Widetech at 877-251-1512 or through www.recallrtr.com/nwtdehumidifier for next steps. Current Ivation units — including the 50-pint IVADH50PWP2, Wi-Fi IVADUWIFI50WP, 70-pint IVALDH70PW, and desiccant models — are not part of this recall.
How to choose an Ivation dehumidifier
- Match capacity to room size, not brand loyalty. The 50-pint IVADH50PWP2 suits a bedroom, office, or small basement; step up to the 70-pint IVALDH70PW for a larger or more actively damp space.
- Decide if you need a pump before you buy. The IVADH50PWP2 and IVADUWIFI50WP both include one; the IVALDH70PW doesn’t, relying on casters and a gravity hose or manual emptying instead.
- Use desiccant, not compressor, below about 41°F. Ivation’s 13-Pint and 19-Pint Desiccant units are the only models in the lineup rated to keep working in a genuinely cold, unheated space.
- Check serial numbers on any older or secondhand unit. Model-name resemblance alone — especially between IVADH70PW and IVALDH70PW — isn’t enough to confirm whether a unit falls inside or outside the 2021 recall.
- Don’t pay extra for Wi-Fi unless you’ll use it. The IVADUWIFI50WP shares its core 50-pint, pump-equipped hardware with the non-Wi-Fi IVADH50PWP2 for roughly $10-30 more.
The bottom line
The Ivation IVADH50PWP2 (about $300-320) is the best overall pick for most rooms, with a built-in pump most competing 50-pint units in this price range don’t include. Step up to the IVALDH70PW (about $339) for a larger space, add the IVADUWIFI50WP (about $330) if app control matters, and reach for the 13-Pint Desiccant (about $200-210) for a cold garage, crawl space, or cellar a compressor can’t handle. Whatever you buy, remember that Ivation’s recall history is real but narrow — two specific pre-2017 models, IVADH30PW and IVADH70PW — and that the current IVALDH70PW’s one-letter-different name is a reason to check the serial number directly, not a reason to assume either way. Compare the full field in our best dehumidifier pillar, check our best dehumidifier brands guide for how Ivation stacks up against the rest, and see whether Amazon Prime is worth it for dehumidifier shoppers before you check out.