CPSC recall · Reported February 7, 2002
CPSC, Honeywell Consumer Products Announce Recall of Moveable Baseboard Heaters
The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Honeywell Consumer Products Inc. (Hcp), of Southborough, Mass. recalled The recalled HZ-514 HCP baseboard heaters are about 40 inches long, 8 inches tall, and 4 ….
CPSC, Honeywell Consumer Products Announce Recall of Moveable Baseboard Heaters was recalled by Honeywell Consumer Products Inc. (Hcp), of Southborough, Mass. in February 7, 2002. Reason: The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the he…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately, unplug them, and contact HCP to de…. Verify recall #02098 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Honeywell Consumer Products Inc. (Hcp), of Southborough, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the he….
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- February 7, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02098 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately, unplug them, and contact HCP to determine whether their heater is part of the recall. Consumers with recalled units will be given instructions on how to mail them back to HCP, in order to receive a free replacement heater.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02098 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2002 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Honeywell Consumer Products Inc. (Hcp), of Southborough, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 450,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately, unplug them, and contact HCP to determine whether their heater is part of …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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