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More than 512,000 electric space heaters recalled due to fire and fire hazards
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More than 512,000 electric space heaters recalled due to fire and fire hazards

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday announced a recall of 512,500 Govee and GoveeLife electric space heaters due to overheating problems that increase the risk of fire or burns. Testing on the units has shown that the smart space heaters do not meet the voluntary industrial safety standard UL 1278, posing an overheating hazard.

The space heaters were sold in black and white and are 9 inches to 26 inches high, depending on the model. The units are marked with the words “Govee” or “GoveeLife” on the front or side of the space heater.

The recall affects the following model numbers: H7130 (including the H7130101 variant), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134 and H7135. The model numbers can be found on the manufacturer’s label on the bottom of the individual unit.

Govee is aware of 113 reports of units overheating, including seven fires resulting from the problem and one report of a minor burn. The space heaters were sold on Amazon, the Govee app and the TikTok store from September 2021 through September 2024 for between $30 and $150.

Owners of the recalled space heaters are warned to immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a refund. To receive a refund, the CPSC says you must unplug the electric space heater, cut the power cord, and post a picture of the destroyed electric space heater, the manufacturer’s label, and the SN code on the bottom or side of the device to the company. You can file your claim through the company’s recall website.

If you don’t have the original order number, owners can expect a refund ranging from $31.80 to $106.63, depending on their device. If you have the original order number, you will receive a full refund of the purchase price. You can usually find the order number in your purchase details where the device was purchased.

In addition to the 512,500 units recalled in the US, another 48,600 units were recalled in Canada.

For more information, contact GoveeLife or Govee toll-free at 1-833-772-5360 from 9am to 5pm EST Monday through Friday.