Dayton Electric Baseboard Heaters
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Marley Engineered Products is recalling Dayton model 3UG82D electric baseboard heaters sold at Grainger. These white rectangular heaters are labeled for use on 240 or 208 volt electrical circuits, but some units contain internal heaters built only for 120 volts maximum. If connected to the labeled voltage as instructed, the affected heaters could catch fire.
The recall applies only to heaters purchased after December 21, 2009 with a date code of "1209" on the nameplate located on the bottom right of the base. Affected heaters contain yellow and white wires in the electrical access panel; heaters with red and black wires are not affected. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled heaters, disconnect them at the circuit breaker or fuse, and return them to Marley for free replacement. Marley will also pay reasonable labor charges for inspection and exchange. A qualified electrician can inspect the wire colors to identify affected units.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. However, some of the heaters have an internal heater built for a maximum of 120 volts. If the heater is connected to a 240 or 208 volt electrical circuit as directed, the unit could catch fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and inspect the product's nameplate to determine whether it is involved in the recall. Consumers with affected heaters should disconnect the product at the circuit breaker or fuse. A qualified electrician should inspect the color of the wires inside the heater's electrical access panel to determine if the wires are yellow and white. Consumers should return the affected heaters to Marley for a free replacement. Marley will pay reasonable labor charges required to inspect and exchange units. Marley is directly notifying known consumers.
This recall involves Dayton 240/208 volt model 3UG82D electric baseboard heaters. The white, rectangular heaters are 30 inches long by 6 3/4 inches high by 2 7/8 inches deep. A nameplate on the bottom right side of the base has "Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.," model 3UG82D and date code 1209. Only heaters purchased after December 21, 2009 with a date code of "1209" are included in this recall. The recalled heaters have yellow and white wires inside the panel where the heater connects to the power source. Heaters with red and black wire are not included in this recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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