White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19047 · Dec 12, 2018 · White-Rodgers
135,000
units affected
135,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19047
- Date
- Dec 12, 2018
- Company
- White-Rodgers
- Units affected
- 135,000
- Product
- Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostats
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.
What can happen
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of burn damage to the thermostat, involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Johnstone, Home Depot and Golden State FC stores and Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment distributors nationwide from April 2014 through December 2016 for between about $90 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled emerson branded sensi wifi thermostats?
Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.
What is the hazard?
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire 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.