Stelpro Design Inc.Recalls Stelpro Design and Uniwatt construction heaters - Canadian Recalls

 

Stelpro Design and Uniwatt construction heaters recalled due to fire hazard

Starting date:

April 10, 2019

Posting date:

April 10, 2019

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-69580

Last updated: 2019-04-10

Summary

• Product: Stelpro Design and Uniwatt construction heaters
• Issue: The heating elements may be defective, posing a fire hazard.
• What to do: Stop using and disconnect the appliance.

• Affected products
• What you should do

Affected products

Stelpro Design and Uniwatt construction heaters

Product description

This recall concerns 4,800 watt construction heaters manufactured by Stelpro Design and Uniwatt. The heaters were manufactured between January 2000 and April 2009. The model number and manufacturing date are indicated on a plaque on the back of the appliance.

The following models are being recalled:

Brand	Model	Description	Manufacturing date
Stelpro Design	PCH48T	4,800 W Red or yellow	Between January 2000 and April 2009
	PCH4800T
Uniwatt	UCH48T	4,800 W Red or yellow
	UCH4800T
	UCH48
	UCH4800T

Hazard identified

The heating elements of the construction heaters may be defective, posing an electrical arcing and fire hazard.

As of April 2, 2019, the company has received eight reports of fire; no injuries were reported in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 199, 660 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 2000 to April 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada

Companies

Manufacturer

Stelpro Design Inc.
St-Bruno-de-Montarville
Quebec
CANADA

What you should do

Consumers should disconnect and stop using the recalled heaters immediately. Stelpro Design Inc. may be contacted to obtain a rebate on a replacement appliance.

For more information, contact Stelpro Design Inc. client service toll free at 1-844-783-5776, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern time), from Monday to Friday, or visit the company's website.