A number of panel heaters are being recalled due to fears the products may overheat and cause a fire.
A warning listed on Consumer.org.nz says some panel heaters sold at The Warehouse, Mitre 10, Mitre 10 MEGA and through Goldair stockists could be faulty.
'A number of brands are amongst those affected and were sold from February 2016 to October 2017.”
These include:
- Goldair - sold nationwide at Goldair stockists
- Living & Co - sold nationwide at The Warehouse stores
- EcoSaver - sold nationwide at The Warehouse stores
- Nouveau - sold nationwide at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores
- Number 8 - sold nationwide at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores
All heaters with the following date codes are also affected:
- xx16 / xx17 (xx = week, e.g. week 49 is 4916)
- 4615
- 4715
- 4815
- 4915
- 5015
- 5115
- 5215
Consumer.org.nz says those in possession of the affected products should stop using them immediately.
'Check the rating label on the back of the heater control unit for the product identifiers above.
'To see the rating label you will need to remove the top two wall mounting screws and gently rotate the panel forward.”
Those wanting a replacement product can contact the CDB call centre on 0800 777 160 or email recall@cdb.co.nz
2 comments
Ah - so these things were sold between: -
Posted on 05-06-2018 21:05 | By The Caveman
February 2016 to October 2017. Heads up folks !!! They are the NEXT FIRE STARTER in YOUR HOUSE. The real question MUST be where was Ministry of Consumer Affairs in this little affair - They are SUPPOSED to be keeping a check on the stuff that is being sold to the public. AND if these BIG chain stores are flogging UNSAFE products, then what is going on from the small corner $2 shops.
OH and the advice is that you need to take it OFF the wall
Posted on 05-06-2018 21:15 | By The Caveman
to get at the rating label on the back of the heater control unit for the product identifiers above. NICE and for the - NO disrespect intended - little old man or lady that purchased one and go a friend to stick it on the wall, they now have to get it off the wall to see if it's a DUD. SORRY, if the product has been ID as a DUD and the purchaser has the purchase docket, between the dates in question, then it should be a SIMPLE matter of phoning the seller to report that you have the DUD product (between the dates in question), and the SELLER SHOULD BE REQUIRED BY LAW to: A) send a registered electrician to check the unit, and B) if its DUD, remove it, and replace it with a good product or refund the purchase price.
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