CPSCGeneral Alert
eheat Recalls Envi Wall Heaters Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert...
Published: March 15, 2018Recall ID: 18730Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improper wire crimping by the manufacturer can cause the unit to overheat, smoke, or melt, posing a burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/eheat-Recalls-Envi-Wall-Heaters-Due-to-Overheating-and-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | eheat Recalls Envi Wall Heaters Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters Model Number.JPG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters with model number location |
| Hazards › Name | Improper wire crimping by the manufacturer can cause the unit to overheat, smoke, or melt, posing a burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | eheat has received approximately 300 reports of overheating involving the Envi heaters. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 (in addition, about 700 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8285 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with recalled wall heaters purchased between July 2015 and August 2016 should immediately contact eheat for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.eheat.com and some specialty retailers from July 2015 through August 2016, a for between about $140 and $160. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 18730 |
| Manufacturers › Name | eheat, Inc., of Tomball, Texas |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66166r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |