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Product recall · CPSCMarch 15, 2018Serious
eheat Envi Wall Heaters Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Improper wire crimping by the manufacturer can cause the unit to overheat, smoke, or melt, posing a burn hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers with recalled wall heaters purchased between July 2015 and August 2016 should immediately contact eheat for a free repair.
Who to contact: eheat toll-free at 888-803-0513 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.eheat.com and click on Safety Recall Notice or at www.recallrtr.com/wallheater and click on Register for more information.
The product
This recall involves Envi Wall Heaters. The heaters were sold in white and black and measure about 19 inches by 22 inches by 2 inches. The model numbers are located on the back of the unit, on the bottom left corner. The affected products have the following model numbers: Model Numbers HH1012T HW1012T HW1012N HW1022T HW1022N HH1012T-BK
Details
- Units affected
- About 35,000 (in addition, about 700 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 15, 2018
- Brand
- eheat, Inc., of Tomball, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- eheat has received approximately 300 reports of overheating involving the Envi heaters. No injuries have been reported.
Online at www.eheat.com and some specialty retailers from July 2015 through August 2016, a for between about $140 and $160.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “eheat Recalls Envi Wall Heaters Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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