OJ Electronics · Recalled
Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock 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.
- Units
- About 30,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $150–$200
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Various home improvement stores, tile shops and other retail shops nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $150 and $200.
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Made in
- Denmark
- Recalled by
- OJ Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 21 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
