Product recall · July 28, 2011
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
What to do: 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.
- Recall number
- 11289
- Announced
- Product
- Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
- Importer
- Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J.
- Made in
- Singapore
- Affected products
- 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
- Units
- About 77,000
- Incidents / injuries
- Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home improvement stores, HVAC and electrical stores, and contractors from January 2000 to December 2007 for between $80 and $300.
- 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
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11289
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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