Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Recalled Over Fire Hazard

Product Recalls - September 16, 2024

Glen Dimplex Americas Issued Recall of Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due To Malfunction and Fire Hazard Risk

Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Recalled Over Fire Hazard

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2024) – Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters from Glen Dimplex Americas have been recalled over concerns that they pose a fire hazard.

The recall was issued on September 12, 2024. Around 12,900 units were sold. There are reports that the fan in the Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters may malfunction and cause the unit to overheat.

When these units overheat, they may catch fire. Numerous model numbers are part of the recall.

  • HW128 — 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24
  • HW132 — 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24
  • HW151 — 01-Mar-21 through 29-Feb-24
  • HW162 — any date older than 01-Mar-24
  • HW162BP5 — any date older than 01-Mar-24
  • HW168 — any date older than 01-Mar-24
  • HW168BP5 — any date older than 01-Mar-24

The firm that makes the heaters has received one report of a unit malfunctioning and catching fire.

Liability For Electric Heaters Causing Fires

Fires caused by home heaters may seem like freak occurrences, but they are actually remarkably common. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, “Although trending downward since the early 1980s, heating fires remained the second leading cause of home fires in 2021. An estimated 32,200 home heating fires were reported to fire departments within the United States. These fires caused an estimated 190 deaths, 625 injuries and $442 million in property loss.” There are a number of common causes of heating fires.

  • The leading cause of heating fires are space heaters located near flammable materials.
  • The improper use of chimneys causes many heating fires every year.
  • Malfunctioning furnaces can ignite fires if they are not properly maintained.

Companies that manufacture electric heaters have a legal obligation to make sure that they are reasonably safe. Among other things, they must ensure that their heaters are compliant with all safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. When a product has design defects that lead to fires, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. There are numerous defects that a space heater could have that may contribute to a fire.

  • A home heater may have faulty wiring. This may also include instances where wires are frayed due to improper installation.
  • A home heater may lack emergency shut-off features when overheating takes place.
  • A home heater may have blocked vents of filters due to poor design decisions.

It can be hard to know where to begin after any home fire caused by a faulty heater. Victims can suffer life-altering injuries. They may also face the loss of their home and earthly possessions. To make matters worse, companies that make faulty heaters will often do everything in their power to deny liability when their products injure someone. It is important that victims of these fires understand that they do have rights. They are able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Getting Legal Help After Electric Heater Fires

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to hear about the issues with the Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken to prevent other safety lapses down the road. People should not fear for their lives when they are heating their homes.

Have you or someone that you care about been harmed by a Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.