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  • Chromalox, Centurion, Electromode, Westcan and Dimplex construction heaters recalled due to fire hazard

    • in Safety Alerts
    • — 12 Apr, 2019

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    Affected products

    Chromalox, Centurion, Electromode, Westcan and Dimplex construction heaters

    Product description

    The affected products are electric construction heaters sold under the Chromalox, Centurion, Electromode, Westcan and Dimplex brands. The affected units are 240 Volt, 4800 Watt, with a 30 Amp plug.

    The model numbers and production dates affected are listed below. The model number and the production date code can be found on the manufacturing label on the back of the unit.

    electric heater serial

    The following products are affected:

    Brand Model Number Date of Production
    Chromalox
    Centurion
    Electromode
    Westcan
    Dimplex
    GCH4800
    GCH4800B
    GCH 4831
    CCONS4800
    ECH-48
    ECH4800B
    BCH4800
    DCH-4831
    DCH4831A
    DCH4831R
    Products Produced Prior To Week 26, 2006
    Date code
    26 06
    WW YY

    Hazard identified

    The heating elements of the heaters can fail, posing an electrical arc and fire hazard.

    As of April 3, 2019, the company has received 36 reports of the heating element failing causing damage to the unit and/or to property in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

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