The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19047·Announced 2018-12-12

White-Rodgers Recalls Emerson Sensi WiFi Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard

White-Rodgers is recalling Emerson branded Sensi WiFi thermostats because contact between wires and household voltage can cause fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage but no reported injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., is recalling Emerson branded Sensi WiFi thermostats due to a fire hazard. The recall involves approximately 135,000 units sold in the United States and about 15,000 units sold in Canada. The affected thermostats have "Emerson" printed on the front and a date code between 1416 and 1536 on the back, representing manufacture dates from the 16th week of 2014 through the 36th week of 2015. The units are white with an LCD screen and have model numbers 1F86U-42WF or UP500W.

The hazard exists because contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire risk. The company has received eight reports of burn damage to the thermostats, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The thermostats were sold at Johnstone, Home Depot, and Golden State FC stores, as well as through HVAC equipment distributors nationwide, from April 2014 through December 2016. The units were sold for between about $90 and $150. Consumers should immediately check their Sensi thermostat for the "Emerson" branding and the specific date code range. If the unit is affected, consumers should contact White-Rodgers toll-free at 888-847-8742 or visit www.white-rodgers.com to determine if the unit is included in the recall and to receive instructions for repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostats
Manufacturer
White-Rodgers, of St. Louis, Mo., a division of Emerson Electric Co.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
135,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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