Nelco TW electric in-wall heaters
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Square D Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 80,000 electric in-wall heaters sold between 1970 and 1986 under the brand names Square D and Nelco Corporation. The recalled models are TW 2422, TW 2022, and TW 1222 in Series A or B. A rubber grommet that holds the heater's fan in place may deteriorate over time, causing the fan to stop working. When this happens, the heater coils can overheat and cause burning or scorching of the wall or nearby furnishings. Square D has received approximately 50 complaints or claims about in-wall heaters overheating, including 14 claims of property damage, though the involvement of these recalled heaters in the reported incidents has not been confirmed.
To identify whether a heater is affected, consumers should remove the grill and look for the identification label on the left side of the heater just below the blower wheel. According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately turn off the power to affected heaters and stop using them until they are replaced. A major heater manufacturer has agreed to provide replacement heaters at 50 percent off the retail list price. Consumers must remove the model identification labels from their recalled heaters and present them at the time of purchase to receive the discount. For information on how to obtain replacements and locate participating distributors, consumers should call the provided phone number.
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TW In-Wall Heater Recalled by Square D NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Phone number change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations Originally issued April 15, 1996, Revised June 26, 2006 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-102 CPSC and Square D Announce "TW" In-Wall Heater Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Square D Company of Palatine, Ill., is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 80,000 electric in-wall heaters. A rubber grommet, which holds the heater's fan in place, may deteriorate over time, causing the fan to stop blowing. If this occurs, the heater coils can overheat to cause burning or scorching of the wall or nearby house furnishings. Square D Company has received about 50 complaints or claims of in-wall heaters overheating, including fourteen claims of property damage. The involvement of the in-wall heaters in the reported incidents has not been confirmed. This recall involves electric in-wall "TW" heaters sold between 1970 and 1986 with brand names Square D and Nelco Corporation. Model numbers include TW 2422, TW 2022, and TW 1222; Series A or B. To identify the heaters, consumers must remove the grill of their in-wall heater and look for the identification label located on the left side of the heater just below the blower wheel. To prevent the potential for fire or injury, consumers should immediately turn off the power to the affected heaters and stop using them until they are replaced. Square D no longer sells these heaters. A major heater manufacturer has agreed to provide replacement heaters for a discount of 50 percent off the retail list price to consumers who own recalled Square D heaters. To obtain a discount on the purchase of a new, similar heater, consumers must remove the model identification labels from recalled heaters and turn in the labels at the time of purchase. Owners can obtain a discount on any purchase of the same number of heaters of equal or less physical size and wattage. For further information and to identify the nearest participating replacement distributor, consumers should call (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. This is the second voluntary recall announced in a week by CPSC and Square D. The earlier program was on 920,000 Square D and Nelco Corporation brand baseboard heaters sold between 1970 and 1986. For more information on the prior recall, consumers should call (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday..
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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