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Rona Inc. recalls UBERHAUS wall-mounted convection heater model ECH104-2000
- Starting date:
- February 14, 2014
- Posting date:
- February 14, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-38009
Affected products
UBERHAUS wall-mounted convection heater, model ECH104-2000 with product number 681205103
Product description
RONA Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall on UBERHAUS 2000 W wall-mounted convection heaters with model number ECH104-2000 or product number 681205103.
Hazard identified
The product may be affected by a manufacturing defect causing overheating, which could result in injury or property damage.
Health Canada and RONA have received two reports of overheating of the product. No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
Approximately 19,000 recalled convection heaters were sold at Réno-Dépôt stores in Quebec and at RONA stores in Quebec and Ontario.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold between February 2011 and January 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Rona Inc.
Boucherville
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Customers who have this product in their possession should immediately stop using it and return it to a RONA or Réno-Dépôt store. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions when disconnecting and removing the product. For more information, customers may also contact customer service toll-free at 1-866-283-2239.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.