eheat Recalls Envi Wall Heaters

The unit can overheat, smoke or melt

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Clik here to view.eheat of Tomball, Texas, is recalling about 35,700 Envi high-efficiency electric panel heaters sold in the U.S and Canada.

Improper wire crimping by the manufacturer can cause the unit to overheat, smoke, or melt, posing a burn hazard.

The company has received approximately 300 reports of overheating involving the Envi heaters. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Envi Wall Heaters sold in white and black and measure about 19 inches by 22 inches by 2 inches.

The model numbers are located on the back of the unit, on the bottom left corner.

The affected products have the following model numbers:

The heaters, manufactured in the U.S., were sold online at www.eheat.com and some specialty retailers from July 2015, through August 2016, for between about $140 and $160.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact eheat for a free repair.

Consumers may contact eheat toll-free at 888-803-0513 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. (E)T Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.eheat.com for more information.