Honeywell recalls electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats with model numbers starting with CT1950 or T4700 that can overheat and melt, causing burns. Consumers should stop using and contact Honeywell for a free replacement.
The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
Honeywell is recalling electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats that can overheat, melt, and cause burns. Affected models have a 'B' in the model number or specific date codes. Consumers should stop using them immediately and get a free replacement.
The thermostats can overheat and melt, causing them to smoke and potentially burn the user. This happens when the thermostat malfunctions and gets too hot, especially if it's not properly installed or maintained.
Homeowners with electric baseboard or fan heaters using the recalled thermostats are most at risk. The hazard is particularly dangerous for children and elderly individuals who may be near the thermostat.
Check for a model number starting with CT1950 or T4700 on the thermostat. The model number has a 'B' for models with an off switch. Date codes beginning with 00-06 are included in this recall.
Immediately set the thermostat to 45 degrees or turn it off if it has an off switch.
Reach out to Honeywell for a free replacement installation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. Only models with a "B" in the model number have an off switch. Consumers should contact Honeywell for a free replacement installed by Honeywell.
Models with model numbers starting with CT1950 or T4700 and date codes beginning with 00-06, including Honeywell CT1950A1003, CT1950B1002, CT1957A1008, CADET T4700B1030, CADET T4700A1040, Honeywell T4700B1014, and Honeywell T4700A1016.
Only models with a 'B' in the model number have an off switch.
Check the model number on the thermostat and the date code inside the front cover. If it starts with CT1950 or T4700 and the date code begins with 00-06, it's affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honeywell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 732 — Honeywell Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Hello, I own a Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats that is covered by recall 732 from Honeywell. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled thermostats by setting the thermostats to 45 degrees or turning them off. Only models with a "B" in the model number have an off switch. Consumers should contact Honeywell for a free replacement installed by Honeywell. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
