Seabreeze International Recalls Bathroom Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 20, 2018

Summary

Seabreeze International is recalling about 2,100 Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fans with nightlight because the safety cutoff can fail, causing the heater to rapidly overheat and catch fire. One incident has already been reported where a unit caught fire and scorched a wall. These white, rectangular heaters (model SF14TA) were sold at retailers like Ace Hardware, Home Depot, and Amazon between August 2015 and May 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and contact the company for a full refund.

Risk

The internal safety cutoff mechanism can fail to activate during use, allowing the heating elements to reach dangerous temperatures and catch fire. This poses a significant fire hazard and risk of property damage or injury.

What You Should Do

Check the label on the bottom or side of your bathroom heater fan to see if it is model SF14TA and was manufactured by Seabreeze International Corporation.
Locate the date code on the same label; the recall only affects units with a date code ending in 5 or 6 (manufactured in 2015 or 2016).
Immediately stop using and unplug the recalled bathroom heater if your model and date code match the affected units.
Contact Seabreeze International to receive a full refund by calling 800-668-6095 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or emailing SF14TA@seabreeze.ca.
You can also visit www.seabreeze.ca and click on 'SF14TA Recall' for additional information regarding the refund process.
For further questions or to report a safety concern, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bathroom heaters and contact Seabreeze International for a full refund.

Contact: Seabreeze International at 800-668-6095 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at SF14TA@seabreeze.ca or online at www.seabreeze.ca and click on SF14TA Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fans with nightlight

Model:

SF14TA

Lot Numbers:

Date code ending in 5

Date code ending in 6

Date Ranges: August 2015 - May 2017

Product Images

Recalled SF14TA Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fan with nightlight

Label for the recalled SF14TA Smart Thermaflo Bathroom Heater Fan with nightlight.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 19036

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China

Sold By: Ace Hardware, Amazon, HomeDepot.com, Wayfair, Sharper Image, Brookstone and Air, and Water Inc. in store and online from August 2015 through May 2017 for between $60 and $65.

Manufactured In: China

Units Affected: About 2,100 (in addition, about 3,050 were sold in Canada)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: Seabreeze International Corp., of Ontario, Canada

Agency Last Updated: November 20, 2018

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check the label on the bottom or side of your bathroom heater fan to see if it is model SF14TA and was manufactured by Seabreeze International Corporation.

Locate the date code on the same label; the recall only affects units with a date code ending in 5 or 6 (manufactured in 2015 or 2016).

Immediately stop using and unplug the recalled bathroom heater if your model and date code match the affected units.

Contact Seabreeze International to receive a full refund by calling 800-668-6095 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or emailing SF14TA@seabreeze.ca.

You can also visit www.seabreeze.ca and click on 'SF14TA Recall' for additional information regarding the refund process.

For further questions or to report a safety concern, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bathroom heaters and contact Seabreeze International for a full refund.

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 19036

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Suzhou Primetech Electronics Co., of JiangSu, China

Sold By: Ace Hardware, Amazon, HomeDepot.com, Wayfair, Sharper Image, Brookstone and Air, and Water Inc. in store and online from August 2015 through May 2017 for between $60 and $65.

Manufactured In: China

Units Affected: About 2,100 (in addition, about 3,050 were sold in Canada)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: Seabreeze International Corp., of Ontario, Canada

Agency Last Updated: November 20, 2018