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Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Room Sensor (Front)
  • Room Sensor (Back)
  • Label on Back of Room Sensors
Name of Product:
Ecovent room sensors
Hazard:
The cover can come off during normal use, exposing high voltage components and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 22, 2016
Units:
About 600
Consumer Contact
Ecovent toll-free at 855-777-0105 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT on Monday through Friday or online at www.ecoventsystems.com and click on "Legal" for more information.

Recall Details

Description:
This recall involves the Ecovent Room Sensors, which plug into an electrical outlet, measure room temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. The unit also provides electrical outlets in the center of the device and USB ports on the sides. “Ecovent,” model number “SS1,” part number “901-00001” and date numbers 4415-5215 and 0116-0916” are printed on a label on the back of the device.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units. Ecovent has contacted consumers via email and phone notifications, sent the replacement parts and provided return postage for affected parts. If consumers have not been notified, they should contact the firm.
Incidents/Injuries:
Ecovent has received two incident reports of the faceplate falling off. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Online at www.ecoventsystems.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $100 and $150.
Importer(s):
Ecovent Corp., of Charlestown, Mass
Distributor(s):
Ecovent Corp., of Charlestown, Mass
Manufactured In:
China and U.S.
Recall number:
16-754

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