Portable and permanent heating appliances manufactured by Ouellet, Global Commander and Electrimart recalled due to fire hazard
Affected products
Portable and permanent heating appliances manufactured by Ouellet, Global Commander and Electrimart.
Product description
This recall concerns portable and permanent heating appliances manufactured by Ouellet, Global Commander and Electrimart. This notice concerns 4,800 and 5,000 watt appliances manufactured before April 2016 (2016-04-01). The colour of these appliances may vary, and the production label with the model number may be found on the front or back of the appliance.
The following models are being recalled:
| Brands | Model | Manufacturing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ouellet | OCC4800 OCH4800 OCH4800WB OCH4800RF OAE5000T |
Manufactured before April 2016 (2016-04-01) |
| Global Commander | CHG4800 CCG4800 |
Manufactured before April 2016 (2016-04-01) |
| Electrimart (Catelle) | ECH48 CH48 |
Manufactured before April 2016 (2016-04-01) |
Hazard identified
The heating elements of the portable and permanent heating appliances may be defective, posing an electrical arcing and fire hazard.
As of April 1, 2019, the company has received 26 reports of fire; no injuries were reported in Canada.
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