Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2011
Release #11-289
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 235-7363
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
Units: About 77,000
Importer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J.
Hazard: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
Description: 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 NameModel Number
HoneywellCT1950A1003
HoneywellCT1950B1002
HoneywellCT1957A1008
CADETT4700B1030
CADETT4700A1040
HoneywellT4700B1014
HoneywellT4700A1016
Sold at: Home improvement stores, HVAC and electrical stores, and contractors from January 2000 to December 2007 for between $80 and $300.
Manufactured in: Singapore
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honeywell toll-free at (888) 235-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.yourhome.honeywell.com/T4700

Picture of recalled Cadet thermostat front     Picture of recalled Honeywell thermostat front


Picture of recalled Honeywell thermostat showing model number and date code locations

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on www.saferproducts.gov

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