CPSC recall 02098
Moveable baseboard Heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-08-19
On 2025-08-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Moveable baseboard Heaters by Honeywell Consumer Products Hcp, citing the heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02098 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-02-07 |
| Published | 2025-08-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Honeywell Consumer Products Hcp |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Moveable baseboard Heaters | The recalled HZ-514 HCP baseboard heaters are about 40 inches long, 8 inches tall, and 4 inches wide, at their widest point. The white baseboard heaters have the name "Honeywell" printed on the front of the unit. The recalled heaters have: - a six-digit date code beginning with "97" on a sticker on the back or the bottom of the unit, or - a date code beginning with the digit "8" or "9" stamped on the flat metal prong of the electrical cord's plug, or - a date code beginning with the digits "00" stamped on the flat metal prong of the electrical cord's plug and "TYPE I" or nothing stamped on the bottom of the unit. Baseboard heaters with "01" stamped on the metal prong of the electrical plug or "TYPE II" stamped on the bottom of the unit are not included in this recall.
Reason
The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Honeywell-Consumer-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Moveable-Baseboard-Heaters
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