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More than 500,000 electric heaters have been recalled due to overheating problems
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More than 500,000 electric heaters have been recalled due to overheating problems

GoveeLife and Govee are recalling 512,000 smart electric heaters in the US in response to the risk that the devices could overheat.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday that owners of the recalled electric heaters may face “fire and burn hazards” if they overheat.

owners heaters recalled “should immediately stop” using them, according to the CPSC recall alert.

recalled space heaters

Examples of recalled heaters. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The recalled heaters include model numbers H7130, H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134 and H7135, according to the CPSC.

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“Testing has determined that smart electric heaters do not meet the industry’s voluntary safety standard, UL 1278, posing a risk of overheating and fire due to wireless control features,” it explained.

Another 48,600 heaters are being recalled in Canada.

The brands are aware of 113 reported cases of heaters overheating. In one of those cases, one person suffered a “minor burn,” while seven involved fires, according to the CPSC.

Consumers who have the recalled heaters are eligible for a refund.

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To get a refund, affected customers must send pictures of the manufacturer’s label and the heater with the broken power cord, as well as the order number, the brands said on their withdrawal page. It’s important to unplug the heater before cutting the cord, according to the recall notice.

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The heater recall was issued Thursday. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

“Consumers who do not have the original order number will receive a refund of between $31.80 and $106.63, depending on the model purchased,” the CPSC alert said. “For consumers who have the original order number, they will receive a full refund of the purchase price.”

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One of the recalled heater models. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Refunds will come in the form of an electronic check, according to Govee and GoveeLife. They will arrive within 15 working days of the brands signing the withdrawal request.

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Sales of the recalled heaters took place over a three-year period from September 2021 to 2024, CSPC said. They were available through the Govee website and app, plus Amazon and TikTok Shop.

“We prioritize consumer safety and are dedicated to ensuring user satisfaction,” the brands said.