Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 09282 · Jul 21, 2009 · OJ Electronics
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09282
- Date
- Jul 21, 2009
- Company
- OJ Electronics
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- 208-Volt and 240-Volt Thermostats
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves thermostats that have a built-in GFCI and are designed for use in under-floor heating systems. Thermostats included in the recall are connected to 208-Volt or 240-Volt power supplies (120V units are not included in the recall). They were sold under the brand names of Canisol, Danfoss, Elektra, Momento, OJ Microline, Raychem, Thermosoft, Warmly Yours and Warmup. The brand name is located on the front of the thermostat.
What can happen
The recalled thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.
The fix
Consumers should not cut, drill or nail into the heated floor, and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a free in-home repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various home improvement stores, tile shops and other retail shops nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $150 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 208-volt and 240-volt thermostats?
Consumers should not cut, drill or nail into the heated floor, and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a free in-home repair.
What is the hazard?
The recalled thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.
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.