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Thermostat with Built-in GFCI
- Starting date:
- September 17, 2009
- Posting date:
- September 17, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002104
Affected products
Thermostat with Built-in GFCI
Product description
This recall involves thermostats that have a built-in GFCI and are designed for use in under-floor heating systems. The recalled thermostats are connected to 208-volt or 240-volt power supplies.
The recalled thermostats are sold under various brand names such as: Britech, Copal, Danfoss, Momento, OJ Microline, Warmly Yours, Raychem and True Comfort. The brand name can be found on the front of the thermostat.
This recall does not include thermostats connected to 120-volt power supplies.
Hazard identified
The thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.
Health Canada has not received any reports or incident to Canadians related to the use of these thermostats.
Number sold
Approximately 13,000 of the recalled thermostats were distributed in Canada at various home improvement stores, tile shops and other retail shops as well as by electrical installers.
Time period sold
The recalled thermostats were distributed from January 2004 to December 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Denmark.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
OJ Electronics A/S
DENMARK
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What you should do
Consumers should not cut, drill, or nail into the heated floor and should contact OJ Electronics to arrange for a free in-home repair.
For more information, consumers may contact OJ Electronics at 1-800-380-6940 between 9AM and 5PM CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:84cc4f6f-dde7-4308-a204-29e907759f92].