Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics
Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 208-Volt and 240-Volt Thermostats
- Company
- OJ Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 30,000
- Sold at
- Various home improvement stores, tile shops and other retail shops nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $150 and $200.
- Recall date
- July 21, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.