Safety regulator, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit
Recall 00070 · Feb 17, 2000 · Cadet Manufacturing Co.
1,900,000
units affected
1,900,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00070
- Date
- Feb 17, 2000
- Company
- Cadet Manufacturing Co.
- Units affected
- 1,900,000
- Product
- Cadet and Encore in-wall electric heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The heaters that are part of today's recall announcement are the following models of Cadet and Encore brands: FW, FX, LX, TK, ZA, Z, RA, RK, RLX, RX, RW and ZC. The brand and model are located on a label on the front of the heat box, behind the grill. Before removing the grill to check the identification label, consumers must disconnect the power supply to the heater at the circuit breaker. If power is not disconnected, consumers risk electrocution and shock.
What can happen
Flames, sparks or molten particles can spew through the front grill cover of the heater into the living area of a residence, putting consumers at risk from fires, including burn injuries, smoke inhalation and property damage. The heaters also can become energized creating a risk of electric shock.
The fix
Cadet is offering consumers replacement heaters at a significantly reduced cost. Each heater will cost between $25 and $57, depending on the model. Consumers who already have replaced the recalled units from October 23, 1997, until today can file a claim for partial reimbursement for $25 per heater. Consumers must register to participate in this recall by February 17, 2002.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- These incidents have allegedly resulted in three deaths, two serious burn injuries and property damage claims exceeding $1.2 million, which include five partial or total house fires.
- Sold at
- These heaters were distributed mainly in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cadet and encore in-wall electric heaters?
Cadet is offering consumers replacement heaters at a significantly reduced cost. Each heater will cost between $25 and $57, depending on the model. Consumers who already have replaced the recalled units from October 23, 1997, until today can file a claim for partial reimbursement for $25 per heater. Consumers must.
What is the hazard?
Flames, sparks or molten particles can spew through the front grill cover of the heater into the living area of a residence, putting consumers at risk from fires, including burn injuries, smoke inhalation and property damage. The heaters also can become energized creating a risk of electric shock.
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.