CPSCJuly 28, 2011consumer

Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard

The hazard

The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. Only models with a "B" in the model number have an off switch. Consumers should contact Honeywell for a free replacement installed by Honeywell.

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