Honeywell Announces Voluntary Recall of Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
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Posted on July 28, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
Honeywell Announces Voluntary Recall of Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
Models Include CT1950A1011, CT1957A1008, T4700B1030, T4700A1040, T4700A1024 and T4700B1022
MINNEAPOLIS, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the voluntary recall of certain electric baseboard heater thermostats: model numbers T4700, CT1950 and CT1957 manufactured between 2000 and 2006 and sold under the Honeywell and Cadet brand names. Consumers should stop using these electric baseboard heater thermostats immediately by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off, even if they seem to be functioning properly.
The electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats contain a line voltage relay that is used to switch the power to the electric baseboard or fan heater. The line voltage relay may not function properly and cause the thermostat plastic to melt. Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
The electric baseboard heater thermostats are manufactured with self-extinguishing plastic housing. Although the plastic can melt and generate smoke, it shouldn't ignite other materials in the home. Honeywell has sold just over 240,000 T4700, CT1950 and CT1957electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats in Canada.
The recalled thermostats can be identified by their overall rectangular shape. "Honeywell" or "Cadet" is printed on the front of the thermostats that come in various sizes. The model number and four-digit date code are printed on a label inside the front cover of the thermostat. Only models with date codes beginning with 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06 are included.
Consumers who believe they have one of the affected electric baseboard or fan heater thermostats should telephone Honeywell toll-free at 888-235-7363 or visit http://www.yourhome.honeywell.com/T4700 for information on how to receive a free electric baseboard heater replacement thermostat for the T4700, CT1950 or CT1957. Please do not return these products to retail stores.
Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com. Honeywell Environmental & Combustion Control is part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions business group, providing integrated product solutions in heating and heating processes, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration, air filtration, zoning, humidification, air conditioning, water controls and processes, electrical devices and systems, lighting control, buildings controls, switches, sensors and controllers. ECC's technologies are found in more than 150 million homes, 10 million buildings, and a multitude of manufacturing plants around the world.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Honeywell
Sarah McHugh-Ring
763-954-4917
sarah.mchugh-ring@honeywell.com
SOURCE Honeywell
Honeywell
Web Site: http://www.honeywell.com
Models Include CT1950A1011, CT1957A1008, T4700B1030, T4700A1040, T4700A1024 and T4700B1022
MINNEAPOLIS, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the voluntary recall of certain electric baseboard heater thermostats: model numbers T4700, CT1950 and CT1957 manufactured between 2000 and 2006 and sold under the Honeywell and Cadet brand names. Consumers should stop using these electric baseboard heater thermostats immediately by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off, even if they seem to be functioning properly.
The electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats contain a line voltage relay that is used to switch the power to the electric baseboard or fan heater. The line voltage relay may not function properly and cause the thermostat plastic to melt. Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
The electric baseboard heater thermostats are manufactured with self-extinguishing plastic housing. Although the plastic can melt and generate smoke, it shouldn't ignite other materials in the home. Honeywell has sold just over 240,000 T4700, CT1950 and CT1957electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats in Canada.
The recalled thermostats can be identified by their overall rectangular shape. "Honeywell" or "Cadet" is printed on the front of the thermostats that come in various sizes. The model number and four-digit date code are printed on a label inside the front cover of the thermostat. Only models with date codes beginning with 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06 are included.
Consumers who believe they have one of the affected electric baseboard or fan heater thermostats should telephone Honeywell toll-free at 888-235-7363 or visit http://www.yourhome.honeywell.com/T4700 for information on how to receive a free electric baseboard heater replacement thermostat for the T4700, CT1950 or CT1957. Please do not return these products to retail stores.
Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com. Honeywell Environmental & Combustion Control is part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions business group, providing integrated product solutions in heating and heating processes, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration, air filtration, zoning, humidification, air conditioning, water controls and processes, electrical devices and systems, lighting control, buildings controls, switches, sensors and controllers. ECC's technologies are found in more than 150 million homes, 10 million buildings, and a multitude of manufacturing plants around the world.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Honeywell
Sarah McHugh-Ring
763-954-4917
sarah.mchugh-ring@honeywell.com
SOURCE Honeywell
Honeywell
Web Site: http://www.honeywell.com