Marley Engineered Products Recalls Baseboard Heaters Sold at Grainger Due to Fire Hazard
In a Recall Alert posted on July 6, 2010,the The Office of Information and Public Affairs states, "The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Dayton Electric Baseboard Heaters
Units: About 30
Manufacturer: Marley Engineered Products LLC, of Bennettsville, S.C.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Dayton 240/208 volt model 3UG82D electric baseboard heaters. The white, rectangular heaters are 30 inches long by 6 3/4 inches high by 2 7/8 inches deep. A nameplate on the bottom right side of the base has "Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.," model 3UG82D and date code 1209. Only heaters purchased after December 21, 2009 with a date code of "1209" are included in this recall. The recalled heaters have yellow and white wires inside the panel where the heater connects to the power source. Heaters with red and black wire are not included in this recall"...Click the link to read the full story: Marley Engineered Products Recall
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