Recalls in 2022
By month
By product type
Heater and electric blanket recalls in 2022
- 2022-12-30
UKPortable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy
Serious risk of electric shock
- 2022-12-23
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EUWater heater (Instant Products) · Instant
The device is not resistant to high temperatures, its casing may deform leaving live parts accessible. The user may receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage…
- 2022-12-22
CAJayco motorhome recall: heater and defroster (Transport Canada 2022710)
Problem area: heater and defroster. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice →- 2022-11-30
USWhele LLC DBA Perch recalls Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad, Extra-Large (20 x 24 ) Blue Electric Heating Pad, MB-002
The products may have the potential to burn customers. Firm has received complaints of burns, mild shocks, and rashes/irritation.
- 2022-11-25
ROEUPortable immersion heater (Jiamei) · (Barrel) Electrothermal tube
The product lacks the adequate labelling and markings. A user may immerge it too little or too much and, as a consequence, get burned or receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
- 2022-11-23
- UK
Desktop Fan - Unit Heater BG-360
Serious risk of electric shock as the heater plastic cover can easily be removed providing access to live or hot parts
- UK
Cup Heater Coffee Mug Warmer Timer Heating Coaster sold via AliExpress
Serious risk of electric shock as there was insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the live and neutral input circuits
- 2022-11-04
PTEUPassenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Toyota) · Proace
The urea (Adblue) injection system may not function in low ambient temperature when the urea is frozen, due to insufficient performance of the heater inside the urea reservoir. As a result, there is a risk of vehicle…
- 2022-11-02
- US
International Thermal Research: Fuel Line in Heater May Leak
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- 2022-09-30
SEEUWax heater · POP UP BEAUTY WAX HEATER
The product's enclosure has no heat protection and can therefore overheat and melt, hence live parts will become accessible. Furthermore, the protective earthing connection is not adequately secured and the earthing…
EU Safety Gate · reported by SwedenOfficial notice →- 2022-08-15
NZMill Electrical Convection Panel Heaters
The supply cord is inadequately anchored to the appliance and if pulled it may become detached from the unit or become loose. Risk of fire or electric shock that can cause serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- NZ
CLICK Electrical Panel Heaters
The supply cord is inadequately anchored to the appliance and if pulled it may become detached from the unit or become loose. Risk of fire or electric shock that can cause serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-04
- US
Newmar Corporation: Fuel Line in Heater May Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2022-07-19
- NZ
Noirot Spot Plus WIFI Heater
The electrical cord is inadequately anchored to the appliance and the electrical connection may become loose. Loose electrical connections pose a risk of fire or electric shock which may result in serious injury or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-06-17
FREUPassenger car (Peugeot) · 508 II
The electrical supply to the water heater unit can shut off too soon when the vehicle is stopped. Fuel can therefore remain in the heater, producing smoke and fuel leakage. Moreover, the information about atmospheric…
- FREU
Passenger car (Citroen et DS automobile) · Citröen C5 aircross / DS7 Crossback
The electrical supply to the water heater unit can shut off too soon when the vehicle is stopped. Fuel can therefore remain in the heater, producing smoke and fuel leakage. Moreover, the information about atmospheric…
- 2022-06-16
- US
Sienhua Group Recalls WarmWave and Hunter Ceramic Tower Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The ceramic tower heater's cord and plug can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
- CA
Shop LC Personal Electric Space Heaters recalled due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Burn hazard - Fire hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
- 2022-06-10
HUEUHair dryer (LEOVIN) · PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYER
The hair dryer does not have a thermal cut-out device. The plastic material of the casing is combustible. The hair dryer can overheat and catch fire during use causing burns to the user.The distance between the heater…
- 2022-05-30
- CA
- 2022-05-25
- US
Luminex Corporation recalls Verigene Processor SP, Models 10-0000-07/10-0000-07R a component of the Verigene system
Heater within the Verigene System may be outside of established temperature limits for assays which could result in false negative results.
FDA · DeviceLuminex CorporationUS:OH, ME, PA, FL, IL, NE, IN, TX, GA, WA, MI, CO, AZ, OH, KY, CA, VT OUS: NoneOfficial notice → - 2022-05-20
PLEUPassenger car (Kia) · Sorento (UM)
The positive temperature coefficient heater of vehicles fitted with diesel engines may overheat due to potential damage of the wiring harness connector, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the…
- 2022-04-21
- US
MWA Recalls LUXE+WILLOW Heated Blankets Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The blanket can overheat if left plugged in and powered on for an extended period of time, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2022-04-08
DEEUPassenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · EQS-Class
An incorrectly bolted earthing connection and potential-equalisation cable for the auxiliary heater can lead to increased electrical resistance and overheating of the cable, increasing the risk of fire. The product…
- 2022-03-25
- UK
- UK
CYEUFan heater (SAstro) · Ceramic PTC Heater
The plastic of the product can easily melt, leaving live or moving parts accessible. Consequently, a user could touch live/moving parts, or the hot surface, and could suffer burns. During continuous use, the product…
- 2022-03-17
- US
ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters Recalled Due to Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
The water immersion heater can overheat, melt or catch fire, posing shock, electrocution and fire hazards.
- 2022-03-02
- US
BMW of North America, LLC: PCV Heater May Short Circuit
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
- 2022-02-18
- ROEU
Immersion heater (RJE) · Coffee heater
The grip that insulates the connection between power supply cord and the metallic heating element is too small.A user might touch the metallic live part of the product and receive an electric shock. The product does…
- 2022-02-10
- US
Shop LC Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
The electric space heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 2022-02-09
- US
Home Easy Recalls Geek Heat Personal Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The toggle power switch can spark when the switch is used, posing a fire hazard.
- 2022-02-07
- US
Roadtrek Inc.: Propane Line May Not Be Attached To Water Heater
An unattached propane line can cause gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2022-01-14
- FREU
Passenger car (Peugeot) · Partner/Rifter (K9)
The electrical supply to and software for the additional heating is not correctly designed and the heater can shut off too soon when the vehicle is switched off. This can lead to fuel remaining in the heater, producing…
- FREU
Passenger car (Citroën) · Berlingo (K9)
The electrical supply to and software for the additional heating is not correctly designed and the heater can shut off too soon when the vehicle is switched off. This can lead to fuel remaining in the heater, producing…