CPSC recall · Reported December 12, 2018
White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the ….
White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 12, 2018. Reason: Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire haza…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is pr…. Verify recall #19047 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire haza….
- None
- agency class
- December 12, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19047 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
This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.
Reason for recall
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19047 |
| Date reported | December 12, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 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 check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from…
- Check the recall number (19047) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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