Recall 19-047, published December 12, 2018
White-Rodgers Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostats
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
UP500WA product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- White-Rodgers
- Recall published
- December 12, 2018
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
