White-Rodgers · Recalled
White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90–$150
- Remedy
- Repair
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
This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.
The file
- Sold at
- Johnstone, Home Depot and Golden State FC stores and Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment distributors nationwide from April 2014 through December 2016 for between about $90 and $150.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- White-Rodgers, of St. Louis, Mo., a division of Emerson Electric Co.
Incident log
The firm has received eight reports of burn damage to the thermostat, involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.
White-Rodgers toll-free at 888-847-8742 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.white-rodgers.com and click on “Emerson Branded Sensi Recall” at the lower left corner of the homepage 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.
