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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 7, 2002CPSC #02098

CPSC, Honeywell Consumer Products Announce Recall of Moveable Baseboard Heaters

Product
Heaters
Units affected
450,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled HZ-514 HCP baseboard heaters are about 40 inches long, 8 inches tall, and 4 inches wide, at their widest point. The white baseboard heaters have the name "Honeywell" printed on the front of the unit. The recalled heaters have: - a six-digit date code beginning with "97" on a sticker on the back or the bottom of the unit, or - a date code beginning with the digit "8" or "9" stamped on the flat metal prong of the electrical cord's plug, or - a date code beginning with the digits "00" stamped on the flat metal prong of the electrical cord's plug and "TYPE I" or nothing stamped on the bottom of the unit. Baseboard heaters with "01" stamped on the metal prong of the electrical plug or "TYPE II" stamped on the bottom of the unit are not included in this recall.

Hazard

The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Injuries

CPSC and HCP have received 53 reports of these heaters short-circuiting, including two cases where the floor beneath the heater was damaged due to fire. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Department stores and home centers nationwide sold these baseboard heaters, from October 1997 through January 2001, for between $30 and $50.

Photos

Recalled heaterElectrical plug from heater
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