CPSC recall · Reported September 12, 2024
Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.
Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington recalled This recall involves Glen Dimplex Americas' Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heate….
Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington in September 12, 2024. Reason: The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for…. Verify recall #24360 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington issued this CPSC recall-The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire….
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- agency class
- September 12, 2024
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24360 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 Glen Dimplex Americas' Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heaters between 1200 and 1600 Watts. The fan-forced heaters have a white dust cover and are installed into walls a minimum of six feet off the ground. "Cadet," the model number, and the manufacturing date in DD-MM-YY format appear on the rating label visible through the bottom of the air outlet grill. The following models and manufacturing dates are included in this recall: Models Manufacturing Dates HW128 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW132 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW151 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW162 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW162BP5 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW168 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW168BP5 any date older than 01-Mar-24
Reason for recall
The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for information on the free heater replacement and installation of the new heater at no cost to the consumer. Glen Dimplex Americas is working with apartment complexes and other living facilities directly to replace the recalled heaters and install replacements. For consumers who purchased and installed the recalled heater independently, Glen Dimplex Americas will provide for the installation of the replacement heater by a qualified technician at no cost to the consumer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24360 |
| Date reported | September 12, 2024 |
| Date initiated | September 12, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington |
| Affected scope | About 12,900 |
| 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 heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for information on the free heater replacem…
- Check the recall number (24360) 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
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