CPSCGeneral Alert
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: June 22, 2016Recall ID: 16754Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Ecovent Room Sensors, which plug into an electrical outlet, measure room temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The unit also provides electrical outlets in the center of the device and USB ports on the sides. "Ecovent," model number "SS1," part number "901-00001" and date numbers "4415-5215" and "0116-0916" are printed on a label on the back of the device.
Affected Products
Ecovent room sensors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Ecovent-Recalls-Room-Sensors |
| Title | Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16754.16754a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Room Sensor (Front) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16754.16754b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Room Sensor (Back) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16754.16754c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label on Back of Room Sensors |
| Hazards › Name | The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Ecovent has received two incident reports of the faceplate falling off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ecovent room sensors |
| Products › Type | Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors |
| Products › Category I D | 2171 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 7775 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contact the firm. |
| Importers › Name | Ecovent Corp., of Charlestown, Mass |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.ecoventsystems.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $100 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2016-06-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Ecovent Room Sensors, which plug into an electrical outlet, measure room temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The unit also provides electrical outlets in the center of the device and USB ports on the sides. "Ecovent," model number "SS1," part number "901-00001" and date numbers "4415-5215" and "0116-0916" are printed on a label on the back of the device. |
| Distributors › Name | Ecovent Corp., of Charlestown, Mass |
| Recall Number | 16754 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Ecovent toll-free at 855-777-0105 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday or online at www.ecoventsystems.com and click on "Legal" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |