Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 07:13

Caframo Cabinet Heaters Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard; Manufactured by Caframo Limited

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  • Recalled Caframo 9421 Cabinet Heater
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Name of Product:
Cabinet Heaters
Hazard:

The crimp holding a wire in place in the cabinet heater is not properly finished and can result in the wire detaching, posing an electrocution hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Repair
Recall Date:
September 19, 2024
Units:

About2,140 (In addition, 200 units were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact

Caframo Limited at 800-567-3556 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at https://www.caframo.com/recall/or www.caframo.comand click on "RECALL" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall involves model 9421 Cabinet Heaters, primarily intended for keeping cabinets and parking ticket dispensers warm. The cabinet heater has a black painted steel enclosure and measures 5-3/4 inches wide by 9 inches long by 3-1/3 inches high. A serial plate, an on/off switch, and a label with "Model 9421" are located on the top of the heater near the power cord.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cabinet heaters, unplug the unit, and contact Caframo Limited for instructions on how to receive a free repair or replacement unit. Caframo will provide a pre-paid shipping label for consumers to return the product to Caframo for repair. If the product cannot be repaired, Caframo will mail the consumer a replacement. Caframo is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Graybar Electric Co., of St Louis, Missouri; Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., of Exeter, Pennsylvania; Hamilton Manufacturing Corp., of Holland Ohio; and Controlled Access of the Midwest, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, and online at comfortsolutions.caframobrands.com and Amazon.com from October 2023 through May 2024 for about $150.
Manufacturer(s):
Caframo Limited, of Canada
Manufactured In:
Canada
Recall number:
24-371
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