The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·20105·Announced 2020-04-02

Stelpro Recalls Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Stelpro Design is recalling about 3,600 Sonoma wall fan heaters because an internal part poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Stelpro for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states there are no reports of injuries, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Stelpro Design Inc. is recalling approximately 3,600 ASSO and ASSOS Sonoma wall fan heaters. The heaters are white with the Stelpro name on the front. The recall affects only units with version or production codes 47-19 or prior. The model number and version code are located on the product nameplate on the underside of the front cover.

The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by an internal part that fails to meet flammability performance requirements. Stelpro has received five reports of overheating, but there are no reports of injuries or property damage.

The heaters were sold through electrical distributors nationwide from March 2018 through December 2019 for between $140 and $370. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Stelpro at 844-783-5776 Ext. 1204 or visit www.stelpro.com to receive a free replacement wall fan heater.

The recalled product

Product
ASSO and ASSOS Sonoma wall fan heaters
Manufacturer
Stelpro Design Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Home Heating
Hazard
Affected units
3,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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