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RECALL: Glen Dimplex Americas Cadet electric heaters due to fire hazard
September 16, 2024 | By Anthony Capkun
September 16, 2024 – Glen Dimplex Americas is recalling Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heaters which may malfunction and fail to turn on, causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.
The fan-forced heaters (between 1200W and 1600W) have a white dust cover and are installed into walls a minimum of 6 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 grille.
About 12,900 units are included in this recall.
The firm has received one report of a heater fan malfunctioning and causing the unit to ignite. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled units were sold through electrical distributors across the U.S. from February 2014 through February 2024 for about $190.
It is not known how many, if any units, made their way into Canada.
The following models and manufacturing dates are included in this recall:
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
Source: Glen Dimplex Americas
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for information on a free replacement heater and free installation.
N.B. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold, or even given away in Canada.
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