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Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24360
Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington · Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters
Product Description
This recall involves Glen Dimplex Americas' Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heaters between 1200 and 1600 Watts. The fan-forced heaters have a white dust cover and are installed into walls a minimum of six feet off the ground. "Cadet," the model number, and the manufacturing date in DD-MM-YY format appear on the rating label visible through the bottom of the air outlet grill. The following models and manufacturing dates are included in this recall: Models Manufacturing Dates HW128 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW132 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW151 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW162 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW162BP5 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW168 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW168BP5 any date older than 01-Mar-24
Hazard
The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for information on the free heater replacement and installation of the new heater at no cost to the consumer. Glen Dimplex Americas is working with apartment complexes and other living facilities directly to replace the recalled heaters and install replacements. For consumers who purchased and installed the recalled heater independently, Glen Dimplex Americas will provide for the installation of the replacement heater by a qualified technician at no cost to the consumer.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of a heater fan malfunctioning and causing the unit to ignite. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters on September 12, 2024. The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard. This recall covers about 12,900 and was initiated by Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and receive a free replacement. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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