More Recalls

Thermostats, Boilers, Propane fireplaces and LED bulbs

A variety of items were recently recalled from Thermostats made under a large number of trade names: A joint recall issued Apr 30, 2014 with Health Canada and White-Rodgers involves four models of White-Rodgers digital thermostats. Approximately 403,000 were sold in Canada and about 740,000 were sold in the United States from January 2006 through to Dec 2013

The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire hazard. White-Rodgers has received seven reports (four of which were in Canada) of burn damage to the thermostat, including two (one of which was in Canada) involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Health Canada has received one consumer incident report of batteries damaging the thermostat. No injuries were reported

The effected models (models 1F80-04xx, 1F83-04xx, 1F85-04xx and 1F86-04xx) are branded as follows: COMFORTSENTRY, DICO, Emerson, Frigidaire, Maytag, Nutone, Partners Choice, Rheem, Ruud, Unico, Water Furnace, Westinghouse, White-Rodgers or Zonefirst. The thermostats have a battery door on the top left corner. There are three or four buttons to the right and also below the thermostat screen. Recalled thermostats do not show a battery icon on the left side of the screen and includes. The model numbers for the affected thermostats are shown on a sticker on the back of the thermostat or on the thermostat mounting plate. However, the battery door location and buttons allow the thermostats to be identified without having to remove the thermostat to check the model number sticker

Gas - Propane fuelled fireplaces: A joint recall with Health Canada and Wolf Steel Ltd. has been issued for Napoleon GD3200 propane gas fireplaces model number GD3200-P flush glass front and GD3200B-P with bay window. The fireplace front panels are black with gold accent designs on the outside of the product. The model is identified on a rating label located on the base of the fireplace behind the lower access door

According to the recall, issued June 26, 2014, there is a potential for the glass to break during the lighting of the pilot burner if there is a buildup of propane gas, posing a laceration hazard. Wolf Steel Ltd received one report in Canada of the glass shattering when lighting the pilot burner, resulting in cuts to the face and neck that required medical attention

Boilers - Health Canada together Weil-McLain have issued a joint recall naming Weil-McLain Ultra 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers, which were manufactured between June 2012 and Mar 2014. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. The model number and serial number are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel.

About 540 units were sold in Canada and 7900 units were sold in the U.S. A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion. Weil-McLain has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking in the U.S. No fires or injuries have been reported. Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this boiler

LED Bulbs - This recall involves 14 Halco LED bulb models used in recessed lights, as outdoor security lighting and in retail displays. The bulbs have a metal cone-shaped housing, are silver in color, either 14 or 18 watts, and have clusters of 6 to 16 LEDs. “ProLED” is printed on a label on the plastic housing of the bulb along with model numbers, product names, and date codes. The PAR30 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 3.75 inches wide. The PAR38 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 4.75 inches wide