Ecovent · Recalled
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100–$150
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves the Ecovent Room Sensors, which plug into an electrical outlet, measure room temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The unit also provides electrical outlets in the center of the device and USB ports on the sides. "Ecovent," model number "SS1," part number "901-00001" and date numbers "4415-5215" and "0116-0916" are printed on a label on the back of the device.
The file
- Sold at
- Online at www.ecoventsystems.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $100 and $150.
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Made in
- China, United States
- Recalled by
- Ecovent Corp., of Charlestown, Mass
Incident log
Ecovent has received two incident reports of the faceplate falling off. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contact the firm.
Ecovent toll-free at 855-777-0105 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday or online at www.ecoventsystems.com and click on "Legal" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
