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White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: December 12, 2018 Initiated: December 12, 2018 #19047

Product Description

This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.

Reason for Recall

Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.

Details

Units Affected
About 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.. Units affected: About 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19047.