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Seabreeze International Recalls Bathroom Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: November 20, 2018 Initiated: November 20, 2018 #19036

Product Description

This recall involves model SF14TA Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fans with nightlight manufactured in 2015 and 2016. The fan is a white rectangle about 13 inches wide and 10 inches high with a plastic grill on the front. "Seabreeze International Corporation," SF14TA and date code are on a label on the bottom or side of the fan. Affected units have a date code ending in 5 or 6.

Reason for Recall

The safety cutoff can fail to function allowing the heater to rapidly overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bathroom heaters and contact Seabreeze International for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,100 (in addition, about 3,050 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves model SF14TA Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fans with nightlight manufactured in 2015 and 2016. The fan is a white rectangle about 13 inches wide and 10 inches high with a plastic grill on the front. "Seabreeze International Corporation," SF14TA and date code are on a label on the bottom or side of the fan. Affected units have a date code ending in 5 or 6.. Recalled by Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China. Units affected: About 2,100 (in addition, about 3,050 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The safety cutoff can fail to function allowing the heater to rapidly overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bathroom heaters and contact Seabreeze International for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 20, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19036.