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The recalled space heaters, model H7130 (left) and model H7131 (right), are photo DIN supplied images. (Credit: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
There have been more than half a million electric space heaters remembered about their potential to overheat, posing fire and fire hazards, U.S. consumer safety officials said.
The GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters were sold directly on Amazon, TikTok Shop and by Govee between September 2021 and September 2024, according to a November 7 post from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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There have been 113 reports of overheating, including seven reports of fires and one report of minor burns, the CPSC said.
“Testing has shown that the smart electric space heaters do not meet the voluntary industrial safety standard UL 1278, posing an overheating and fire risk due to wireless control features,” the recall notice said.
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About 512,500 space heaters were recalled in the U.S., as well as about 48,600 in Canada. According to the recall notice, they were sold for between $30 and $150.
Included in the recall are GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters with model numbers H7130 (including the H7130101 variant), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134 and H7135. The model number is located on the manufacturer’s label on the bottom of each device.
“GoveeLife” or “Govee” is printed on the front or side of each unit.
The space heaters were sold in black and white and are 9 to 26 inches high, depending on the model, the recall notice said.
They were manufactured in China, the CPSC said.
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“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric space heaters and contact the brands for a refund,” the agency said.
Consumers were advised to unplug the electric space heater, cut the power cord and post an image of the destroyed electric space heater, manufacturer’s label and SN code on the bottom or side of the unit via the link to GoveeLife or Govee to send. https://recall.govelife.com/heater-recall.
Consumers who do not have the original order number will receive a refund ranging from $31.80 to $106.63, depending on the model purchased, according to the agency.
Those who do have the original order number will receive a full refund.
They can also contact [email protected] if they have trouble locating the order number, the CPSC said.
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This story was written based on information published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 7, 2024, on the recall sections of its website. It was reported from Cincinnati.