Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2024-09-12 · 24360
Hazards
The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
24360
Date
2024-09-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington
Retailer(s)
Platt, Crescent Electric, CED and other electrical distributors nationwide from February 2014 through February 2024 for about $190.
Country of manufacture
United States
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