Seabreeze International Recalls Bathroom Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 19036
Affected scope: About 2,100 (in addition, about 3,050 were sold in Canada)

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

Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China recalled This recall involves model SF14TA Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fans with nightlight ma….

Seabreeze International Recalls Bathroom Heaters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China in November 20, 2018. Reason: 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 Seabree…. Verify recall #19036 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China issued this CPSC recall-The safety cutoff can fail to function allowing the heater to rapidly overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 20, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19036 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

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, what to do

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

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	19036
Date reported	November 20, 2018
Date initiated	November 20, 2018
Recalling firm	Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China
Affected scope	About 2,100 (in addition, about 3,050 were sold in Canada)
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 bathroom heaters and contact Seabreeze International for a full refund.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19036.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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