Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #24360
Recall Date
2024-09-12
Manufacturer
Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd., of Vancouver, Washington
Units Affected
About 12,900
Products Involved
Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters
Hazard
The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Glen Dimplex for information on the free heater replacement and installation of the new heater at no cost to the consumer. Glen Dimplex Americas is working with apartment complexes and other living facilities directly to replace the recalled heaters and install replacements. For consumers who purchased and installed the recalled heater independently, Glen Dimplex Americas will provide for the installation of the replacement
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of a heater fan malfunctioning and causing the unit to ignite. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Platt, Crescent Electric, CED and other electrical distributors nationwide from February 2014 through February 2024 for about $190.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Glen Dimplex Americas' Cadet-branded Apex72 high wall electric heaters between 1200 and 1600 Watts. The fan-forced heaters have a white dust cover and are installed into walls a minimum of six feet off the ground. "Cadet," the model number, and the manufacturing date in DD-MM-YY format appear on the rating label visible through the bottom of the air outlet grill. The following models and manufacturing dates are included in this recall: Models Manufacturing Dates 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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28