Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 11289 · Jul 28, 2011 · Honeywell
77,000
units affected
77,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11289
- Date
- Jul 28, 2011
- Company
- Honeywell
- Units affected
- 77,000
- Product
- Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
- Product type
- Thermostats
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats?
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.
What is the hazard?
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
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.