Current:Home > reviewsMore than 500K space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires, injury -Excel Money Vision
More than 500K space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires, injury
View
Date:2025-04-15 03:40:50
More than half a million space heaters sold on Amazon are being recalled due to a safety issue, federal product regulators announced Thursday.
GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission posted online.
According to the safety commission, about 512,500 were sold in the United States and about 48,600 were sold in Canada.
Testing determined the smart electric space heaters do not comply with "the voluntary industry safety standard, UL 1278" posing an overheating and fire risk from wireless control features, the safety commission wrote in the release.
According to the commission, there have been 113 reports of overheating, including seven reports of fires and one report of a minor burn injury.
Product recalls: Check USA TODAY's database for latest recall news
What space heaters are being recalled?
The smart electric space heaters were sold online at Amazon.com, https://us.govee.com, the Govee Home App and TikTok Shop from September 2021-2024 for between $30 and $150.
The recalled heaters have the following model numbers found on the manufacturer’s label on the underside of each unit.
- H7130 (including the H7130101 variation)
- H7131
- H7132
- H7133
- H7134
- H7135
In addition, "GoveeLife” or “Govee” is printed on the front or side of each unit.
The space heaters were sold in black and white and measure from 9 inches to 26 inches in height, depending on the model.
What to do if you have a recalled space heater
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the brands for a refund.
"Unplug the electric space heater, cut the power cord, and send an image of the destroyed electric space heater, the manufacturer’s label and SN Code on the bottom or side of the unit to GoveeLife or Govee through the link https://recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall," the recall reads.
For more information contact heatersupport@goveelife.com.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (3)
Related
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
- 2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at makeshift club in Houston
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
- Average rate on 30
Ranking
- A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
- Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
Recommendation
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine