Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10047.
This recall involves Glen Dimplex Americas' Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heaters between 1200 and 1600 Watts. The fan-forced heaters have a white dust cover and are installed into walls a minimum of six feet off the ground. "Cadet," the model number, and the manufacturing date in DD-MM-YY format appear on the rating label visible through the bottom of the air outlet grill. The following models and manufacturing dates are included in this recall: Models Manufacturing Dates HW128 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW132 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW151 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24 HW162 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW162BP5 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW168 any date older than 01-Mar-24 HW168BP5 any date older than 01-Mar-24
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10047.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for information on the free heater replacement and installation of the new heater at no cost to the consumer. Glen Dimplex Americas is working with apartment complexes and other living facilities directly to replace the recalled heaters and install replacements. For consumers who purchased and installed the recalled heater independently, Glen Dimplex Americas will provide for the installation of the replacement heater by a qualified technician at no cost to the consumer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Platt, Crescent Electric, Ced And Other Electrical Distributors Nationwide From February 2014 Through February 2024 For About $190. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10047.
Glen Dimplex Americas toll-free at 866-673-9880 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at apex@glendimplexamericas.zendesk.com, online at https://www.glendimplexamericas.com/en-us/product-safety-notices/2024-APEX72-Important-Recall-Information or www.glendimplexamericas.com and click on "Product Safety Notices/Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Platt, Crescent Electric, Ced And Other Electrical Distributors Nationwide From February 2014 Through February 2024 For About $190. Recall FAQ
Platt, Crescent Electric, Ced And Other Electrical Distributors Nationwide From February 2014 Through February 2024 For About $190. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on September 12, 2024 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,900 units are potentially affected.