Recall #11-289 · Published July 28, 2011
Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
CPSC published a recall notice for Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats from Honeywell International Inc. on July 28, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
Official 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.
- Recall published
- July 28, 2011
- Units
- About 77,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement stores, HVAC and electrical stores, and contractors from January 2000 to December 2007 for between $80 and $300.