Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard

The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.

Recall #: 11289
Affected scope: About 77,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled thermostats are rectangular, white, programmable thermostats used to control….

Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 28, 2011. Reason: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermosta…. Verify recall #11289 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer..

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agency class: July 28, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11289 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.

Product description

The recalled thermostats are rectangular, white, programmable thermostats used to control electric baseboard and fan heaters. "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. The model numbers listed below are included in this recall. Only models with date codes beginning with 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06 are included. Brand Name Model Number Honeywell CT1950A1003 Honeywell CT1950B1002 Honeywell CT1957A1008 CADET T4700B1030 CADET T4700A1040 Honeywell T4700B1014 Honeywell T4700A1016

Reason for recall

The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. Only models with a "B" in the model number have an off switch. Consumers should contact Honeywell for a free replacement installed by Honeywell.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11289
Date reported	July 28, 2011
Date initiated	July 28, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 77,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. On…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11289.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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