Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled July 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 09282 · Heating

Hazard

The recalled thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.

Remedy

Consumers should not cut, drill or nail into the heated floor, and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a free in-home repair.

Units

About 30,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves thermostats that have a built-in GFCI and are designed for use in under-floor heating systems. Thermostats included in the recall are connected to 208-Volt or 240-Volt power supplies (120V units are not included in the recall). They were sold under the brand names of Canisol, Danfoss, Elektra, Momento, OJ Microline, Raychem, Thermosoft, Warmly Yours and Warmup. The brand name is located on the front of the thermostat.

What to do

Consumers should not cut, drill or nail into the heated floor, and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a free in-home repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact OJ Electronics at (847) 729-5697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ojelectronics.com

Product

208-Volt and 240-Volt Thermostats

Imported by

OJ Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

Various home improvement stores, tile shops and other retail shops nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $150 and $200.

Made in

Denmark

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →