Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
CPSC Recall #11289 — July 27, 2011
Product
Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
Incidents / Injuries
Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. Only models with a "B" in the model number have an off switch. Consumers should contact Honeywell for a free replacement installed by Honeywell.
Units Affected
About 77,000
Sold At
Home improvement stores, HVAC and electrical stores, and contractors from January 2000 to December 2007 for between $80 and $300.
Importer
Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J.
Manufactured In
Singapore