Current:Home > FinanceMore than 500K space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires, injury -NextFrontier Finance
More than 500K space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires, injury
View
Date:2025-04-11 23:24:30
More than half a million space heaters sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a safety issue, federal product regulators announced Thursday.
GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission posted online.
According to the safety commission, about 512,500 were sold in the United States and about 48,600 were sold in Canada.
Testing determined the smart electric space heaters do not comply with "the voluntary industry safety standard, UL 1278" posing an overheating and fire risk from wireless control features, the safety commission wrote in the release.
According to the commission, there have been 113 reports of overheating, including seven reports of fires and one report of a minor burn injury.
Product recalls: Check USA TODAY's database for latest recall news
What space heaters are being recalled?
The smart electric space heaters were sold online at Amazon.com, https://us.govee.com, the Govee Home App and TikTok Shop from September 2021-2024 for between $30 and $150.
The recalled heaters have the following model numbers found on the manufacturer’s label on the underside of each unit.
- H7130 (including the H7130101 variation)
- H7131
- H7132
- H7133
- H7134
- H7135
In addition, "GoveeLife” or “Govee” is printed on the front or side of each unit.
The space heaters were sold in black and white and measure from 9 inches to 26 inches in height, depending on the model.
What to do if you have a recalled space heater
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the brands for a refund.
"Unplug the electric space heater, cut the power cord, and send an image of the destroyed electric space heater, the manufacturer’s label and SN Code on the bottom or side of the unit to GoveeLife or Govee through the link https://recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall," the recall reads.
For more information contact heatersupport@goveelife.com.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (1)
Related
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge developed world to help protect rainforest
- Aaron Carter's Twin Sister Angel Reflects on His Battle With Addiction Before His Tragic Death
- Is it election season? Pakistan leader moves to disband parliament, his jailed nemesis seeks release
- RFK Jr. grilled again about moving to California while listing New York address on ballot petition
- Coup leaders close Niger airspace as deadline passes to reinstate leader
- 10 streaming movies that will keep your kids entertained during the August doldrums
- Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith says he’ll retire in July 2024
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Octavia Spencer Says Her Heart Is Broken for Sandra Bullock After Soulmate Bryan Randall's Death
Ranking
- Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Calls Him “Absolutely Pathetic” and a “Serial Adulterer”
- Donald Trump wants his election subversion trial moved out of Washington. That won’t be easy
- Russian officials say 2 drones approaching Moscow were shot down overnight, blame Ukraine
- From Astronomy to Blockchain: The Journey of James Williams, the Crypto Visionary
- FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
- From Selfies To Satellites, The War In Ukraine Is History's Most Documented
- How a trial in Texas changed the story of abortion rights in America
- Idaho man charged with shooting rifle at two hydroelectric power stations
Recommendation
Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
Nevada governor seeks to use coronavirus federal funds for waning private school scholarships
US judge to hear legal battle over Nevada mustang roundup where 31 wild horses have died
How hip-hop went from being shunned by big business to multimillion-dollar collabs
Hidden Home Gems From Kohl's That Will Give Your Space a Stylish Refresh for Less
Flights and ferries halted in South Korea ahead of storm that’s dumped rain on Japan for a week
Teen sisters have been missing from Michigan since June. The FBI is joining the search.
Judge blocks Colorado law raising age to buy a gun to 21