Recall: Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2011 Release #11-289 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 235-7363 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.
Name of Product: Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
Units: About 77,000
Importer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J.
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.
Description: The recalled thermostats are rectangular, white, programmable thermostats used to control electric baseboard and fan heaters. “Honeywell” or “Cadet” is printed on the front of the thermostats that come in various sizes. The model number and four-digit date code are printed on a label inside the front cover of the thermostat. The model numbers listed below are included in this recall. Only models with date codes beginning with 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06 are included.
| Brand Name | Model Number |
|---|---|
| Honeywell | CT1950A1003 |
| Honeywell | CT1950B1002 |
| Honeywell | CT1957A1008 |
| CADET | T4700B1030 |
| CADET | T4700A1040 |
| Honeywell | T4700B1014 |
| Honeywell | T4700A1016 |
Sold at: Home improvement stores, HVAC and electrical stores, and contractors from January 2000 to December 2007 for between $80 and $300.
Manufactured in: Singapore
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honeywell toll-free at (888) 235-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.yourhome.honeywell.com/T4700
