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Emerson Recalls: 7 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 7 recalls involving Emerson products since 2010, the most recent on November 3, 2021. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Usines Giant Factories Recalls Gas Water Heaters with Emerson Control Valves Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hazard: The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified technician, and to receive a free replacement valve. Consumers who continue to use …
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · November 3, 2021
Usines Giant Factories Recalls Gas Water Heaters with Emerson Control Valves Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Recall number
- 22016
- Units
- About 168 (in addition, about 10,832 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
- What was recalled
- The recall involves propane and natural gas water heaters in 40, 50, and 75 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are white with a red "Giant" logo decal on the front. The water heaters have a nameplate near the Emerson gas control valve with the following model number ranges. UG40-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG40-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P2U-US, UG50-38TFPDV1-N2U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-P2U-US. The control valves are black with a white "Emerson" logo on the front. The Emerson control valve model numbers and date code are located on a label on the right-hand side of the bracket holding the Emerson control valve to
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified technician, and to receive a free replacement valve. Consumers who continue to use the water heaters while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
- Sold at
- BGM Supply, Utica NY, Central NY Plumbing & Heating Supply, Whitesboro, New York and Maryland Pipe & Supply Company, Hancock, Maryland from June 2018 through July 2020 for between $840 and $2,100.
- Company
- White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., Saint Louis, Missouri (control valve), Usines Giant Factories Inc., of Canada (heater)
- Contact
- Giant at 800 363-9354 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, or e-mail at recall@giantinc.com. or online at www.giantinc.com then click on "Recall Information" located at the bottom of the page, or click on https://giantinc.com/en/recall-information.
White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the re…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · December 12, 2018
White-Rodgers Recalls Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 19047
- Units
- About 135,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Emerson branded SensiWiFi thermostats with "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. The date code represents the manufacture date from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The thermostats are white with an LCD screen. There are three buttons below the thermostat screen. Up and down arrow and Menu buttons are located to the right of the screen. Recalled thermostats have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W. A product label containing model number and date code information is located on the back of the thermostat.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat to determine if "Emerson" is printed on the front with a date code from 1416 to 1536 on the back. Contact the firm to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement.
- Sold at
- Johnstone, Home Depot and Golden State FC stores and Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment distributors nationwide from April 2014 through December 2016 for between about $90 and $150.
- Company
- White-Rodgers, of St. Louis, Mo., a division of Emerson Electric Co.
- Contact
- White-Rodgers toll-free at 888-847-8742 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.white-rodgers.com and click on “Emerson Branded Sensi Recall” at the lower left corner of the homepage for more information.
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard: The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 11, 2018
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
- Recall number
- 18220
- Units
- About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacuums, models HD06000 (6-gallon) and HD09000 (9-gallon). The orange and black wet/dry vacuum has four swivel casters, a carrying handle, a hose and accessories. RIDGID is printed on the front of the vacuum. The model number can be found on a silver product identification label on the back of the vacuum's powerhead assembly.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from March 2018 through July 2018 for about $50 for the 6-gallon wet/dry vacuum and for about $60 for the 9-gallon wet/dry vacuum.
- Company
- Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
- Contact
- Emerson Tool Company toll-free at 888-847-8718 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.emerson.com/en-us/commercial-residential/emerson-tool-company and click on Safety Notifications. ???
White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should check thermostats for battery icon on the left side of the blue lighted screen, if the battery icon is not shown, contact White-Rodgers to receive a free repair or a replacement thermostat.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · April 30, 2014
White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 14166
- Units
- About 740,000 in the United States and 403,000 in Canada
- Hazard
- The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves four models of White-Rodgers digital thermostats. The thermostats are white with blue lighted screens and have one of the following names printed on the front of them: "COMFORTSENTRY," "DICO," "Emerson," "Frigidaire," "Maytag," "Nutone," "Partners Choice," "Rheem," "Ruud," "Unico," "Water Furnace," "Westinghouse," "White-Rodgers" or "Zonefirst." The thermostats have a battery door on the top left corner. There are three or four buttons to the right and also below the thermostat screen. Recalled thermostats do not show a battery icon on the left side of the blue lighted screen.
- Remedy
- Consumers should check thermostats for battery icon on the left side of the blue lighted screen, if the battery icon is not shown, contact White-Rodgers to receive a free repair or a replacement thermostat.
- Sold at
- Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment manufacturers and distributors and at hardware retailers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2013 for about $30 to $70.
- Company
- White-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo., a division of Emerson Climate Technologies.
- Contact
- White-Rodgers toll-free at (888) 624-1901 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.white-rodgers.com and click on "White-Rodgers 1F8x-04xx Thermostat Recall" at the lower left corner of the homepage for more information.
Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 24, 2013
Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
- Recall number
- 14005
- Units
- About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in Canada
- Hazard
- The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the "The Copa Breeze" style name. The fan has model number TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has "Tommy Bahama" embossed on it. A date code is represented by three letters printed on the lower right corner of a label on the top of the motor housing. Fans with one of the following three-letter combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA, BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF, BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ, BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG, BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.
- Sold at
- Fan and lighting stores nationwide and online at www.EmersonFans.com and Amazon.com from April 2010 through July 2012 for about $350.
- Company
- Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo
- Contact
- Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information.
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free repair.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 16, 2012
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 12249
- Units
- About 870
- Hazard
- The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Emerson "Corsair" model ceiling fans with two blades and 44- or 52-inch blade spans. The fans were sold in two finishes, oil-rubbed bronze and antique pewter.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free repair.
- Sold at
- Fan and lighting stores nationwide and various websites, including www.emersonfans.com and www.amazon.com, from January 2009 through June 2012 for between $450 and $530.
- Company
- Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information.
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Hazard: The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy: Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 11, 2011
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
- Recall number
- 12008
- Units
- Approximately 2,000
- Hazard
- The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard.
- What was recalled
- The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "MODEL M63PWBLE-121" or "MODEL M63PWBLM-128" or "MODEL M63PWBLR-131" or "M63PWBLS-132" is printed on the plate, between "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and "HP 3.0, S.F.1.15".
- Remedy
- Customers should stop using the recalled pool pumps immediately and call Nidec Motor Corporation to arrange a free repair.
- Sold at
- Pool motor distributors, pool dealers and pump manufacturers nationwide from September 2010 through August 2011 for about $1,000.
- Company
- Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo., Emerson Motor Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Nidec Motor Corporation toll-free at (866) 278-6920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nidec-motor.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.