Marley Engineered Products Recalls Baseboard Heaters Sold at Grainger Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-07-06 · 10745
Hazards
The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. However, some of the heaters have an internal heater built for a maximum of 120 volts. If the heater is connected to a 240 or 208 volt electrical circuit as directed, the unit could catch fire.
Recall
Number
10745
Date
2010-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dayton Electric Baseboard Heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Marley Engineered Products LLC, of Bennettsville, S.C.
Retailer(s)
Grainger branch stores nationwide from December 2009 through March 2010 for about $50.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Dayton 240/208 volt model 3UG82D electric baseboard heaters. The white, rectangular heaters are 30 inches long by 6 3/4 inches high by 2 7/8 inches deep. A nameplate on the bottom right side of the base has "Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.," model 3UG82D and date code 1209. Only heaters purchased after December 21, 2009 with a date code of "1209" are included in this recall. The recalled heaters have yellow and white wires inside the panel where the heater connects to the power source. Heaters with red and black wire are not included in this recall.