Marley recalls Dayton 240/208V baseboard heaters with 120V internal wiring that could catch fire if connected to 240V/208V circuits. Affected units have yellow and white wires inside the panel; return for free replacement.
The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. However, some of the heaters have an internal heater built for a maximum of 120 volts. If the heater is connected to a 240 or 208 volt electrical circuit as directed, the unit could catch fire.
Marley is recalling Dayton 240/208V baseboard heaters that may have 120V internal wiring. If plugged into a 240V or 208V circuit, these heaters could catch fire. Consumers should stop using them immediately and return for replacement.
The heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volts but some have internal wiring designed for only 120 volts. If connected to a 240 or 208 volt circuit as directed, the unit could overheat and catch fire due to the mismatched voltage.
Homeowners who purchased Dayton 240/208V baseboard heaters with a date code of 1209 after December 21, 2009 are affected. People using these heaters in homes with 240V or 208V circuits are most at risk.
Check the nameplate on the bottom right of the heater for "Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.", model 3UG82D, and date code 1209. Only heaters purchased after December 21, 2009 with this date code are affected. Heaters with yellow and white wires inside the panel are recalled.
Immediately disconnect the heater at the circuit breaker or fuse to prevent fire risk.
Check the nameplate for model 3UG82D and date code 1209 to confirm if the heater is affected.
Send affected heaters to Marley for free replacement with reasonable labor charges covered.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and inspect the product's nameplate to determine whether it is involved in the recall. Consumers with affected heaters should disconnect the product at the circuit breaker or fuse. A qualified electrician should inspect the color of the wires inside the heater's electrical access panel to determine if the wires are yellow and white. Consumers should return the affected heaters to Marley for a free replacement. Marley will pay reasonable labor charges required to inspect and exchange units. Marley is directly notifying known consumers.
No. Only Dayton 240/208V model 3UG82D heaters purchased after December 21, 2009 with date code 1209 are affected.
Affected heaters have yellow and white wires inside the electrical access panel where the heater connects to power.
Yes, a qualified electrician should inspect the wire colors inside the panel to confirm if the heater is affected.
Yes, Marley will pay reasonable labor charges for inspection and exchange of affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Marley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 433 — Marley Dayton Electric Baseboard Heaters Hello, I own a Dayton Electric Baseboard Heaters that is covered by recall 433 from Marley. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and inspect the product's nameplate to determine whether it is involved in the recall. Consumers with affected heaters should disconnect the product at the circuit breaker or fuse. A qualified electrician should inspect the color of the wires inside the heater's electrical access panel to determine if the wires are yellow and white. Consumers should return the affected heaters to Marley for a free replacement. Marley will pay reasonable labor charges required to inspect and exchange units. Marley is directly notifying known consumers. 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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