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CPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit

Name: CPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit
Brand: Cadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.
SKU: CPSC-00070
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 17, 2000Recall ID: 00070Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Flames, sparks or molten particles can spew through the front grill cover of the heater into the living area of a residence, putting consumers at risk from fires, including burn injuries, smoke inhalation and property damage. The heaters also can become energized creating a risk of electric shock.

Product Description & Identification

The heaters that are part of today's recall announcement are the following models of Cadet and Encore brands: FW, FX, LX, TK, ZA, Z, RA, RK, RLX, RX, RW and ZC. The brand and model are located on a label on the front of the heat box, behind the grill. Before removing the grill to check the identification label, consumers must disconnect the power supply to the heater at the circuit breaker. If power is not disconnected, consumers risk electrocution and shock.

Affected Products

Cadet and Encore in-wall electric heaters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Cadet-Recall-In-Wall-Heaters-Settle-Lawsuit
Title	CPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/FW.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled electric heater: model FW and RW
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/FX.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled electric heater: model FX and RX
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/LX.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled electric heater: model LX and RLX
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RA.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled electric heater: model RA, Z, ZA, and ZC
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RK.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled electric heater: model TK and RK
Hazards › Name	Flames, sparks or molten particles can spew through the front grill cover of the heater into the living area of a residence, putting consumers at risk from fires, including burn injuries, smoke inhalation and property damage. The heaters also can become energized creating a risk of electric shock.
Injuries › Name	CPSC is aware of more than 320 reports of heaters that smoked, sparked, caught fire, emitted flames, or ejected burning particles or molten materials. These incidents have allegedly resulted in three deaths, two serious burn injuries and property damage claims exceeding $1.2 million, which include five partial or total house fires.
Products › Name	Cadet and Encore in-wall electric heaters
Products › Type	Electric Heaters
Products › Category I D	1924
Products › Number Of Units	More than 1.9 million
Recall I D	3457
Remedies › Name	Cadet is offering consumers replacement heaters at a significantly reduced cost. Each heater will cost between $25 and $57, depending on the model. Consumers who already have replaced the recalled units from October 23, 1997, until today can file a claim for partial reimbursement for $25 per heater. Consumers must register to participate in this recall by February 17, 2002.
Retailers › Name	These heaters were distributed mainly in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Recall Date	2000-02-17T00:00:00
Description	The heaters that are part of today's recall announcement are the following models of Cadet and Encore brands: FW, FX, LX, TK, ZA, Z, RA, RK, RLX, RX, RW and ZC. The brand and model are located on a label on the front of the heat box, behind the grill. Before removing the grill to check the identification label, consumers must disconnect the power supply to the heater at the circuit breaker. If power is not disconnected, consumers risk electrocution and shock.
Recall Number	00070
Manufacturers › Name	Cadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.
Consumer Contact	Consumers may contact Cadet anytime at (800) 567-2613 or at http://www.cadetco.com/upgrade_program.php#recall
Last Publish Date	2026-06-04T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmCadet Manufacturing Co., of Vancouver, Wash.

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Caution (Class III)

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