CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2018-12-12

White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard

19047 · Recalled 2018-12-12 · CPSC page

Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi Thermostat
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi Thermostat

Description

This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.

Hazards

Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received eight reports of burn damage to the thermostat, involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.

Products

NameModelUnits
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostatsAbout 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
White-Rodgers, of St. Louis, Mo., a division of Emerson Electric Co.
Made in
China
Sold at
Johnstone, Home Depot, Golden State FC stores, Heating ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment distributors nationwide, $150.

Consumer contact

White-Rodgers toll-free at 888-847-8742 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.white-rodgers.com and click on “Emerson Branded Sensi Recall” at the lower left corner of the homepage for more information.

More images

Date code on back of the unit
Date code on back of the unit
The date code is between 1416 and 1536
The date code is between 1416 and 1536
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostat packaging
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostat packaging
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostat packaging
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostat packaging

Source: CPSC recall 19047. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.