Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16754 · Jun 22, 2016 · Ecovent
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16754
- Date
- Jun 22, 2016
- Company
- Ecovent
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Ecovent room sensors
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves the Ecovent Room Sensors, which plug into an electrical outlet, measure room temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The unit also provides electrical outlets in the center of the device and USB ports on the sides. "Ecovent," model number "SS1," part number "901-00001" and date numbers "4415-5215" and "0116-0916" are printed on a label on the back of the device.
What can happen
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contact the firm.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ecovent has received two incident reports of the faceplate falling off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.ecoventsystems.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $100 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ecovent room sensors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contact the firm.
What is the hazard?
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.