Cadet Apex Electric Heater

Name of Product:

Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters

Hazard:

The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

Replace

Recall Date:

September 12, 2024

Units:

About 12,900

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of a heater fan malfunctioning and causing the unit to ignite. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Platt, Crescent Electric, CED and other electrical distributors nationwide from February 2014 through February 2024 for about $190.

Manufacturer(s):

Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

24-360

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