Cadet Manufacturing Co. Recall of In-Wall Electric Heaters
CPSC recall 02531. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When an RM or ZM model heatbox (replacing a ZA or RA model heatbox) is inserted into a ZAC wall can and wired through a fitting in the top-left wall can knock-out (see the picture), the RM or ZM model has the potential for continuous heater operation, regardless of thermostat settings or room temperature. This can cause the heater to overheat and catch nearby combustibles on fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
If the heater is part of the recall, stop using it immediately by turning it off at the electrical panel board (circuit breaker or fuse box). Consumers should contact Cadet to schedule a free repair. In July 2001, Cadet began directly notifying affected consumers who participated in the October 1997 and February 2000 heater recalls about this RM and ZM program and began arranging service calls.
CPSC recall 02531 has the recall date 2 Apr 2002. The notice names the firm Cadet Manufacturing. The recall has about 19,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Electric Heaters.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 19,000 |
| Description | This is a reminder of the voluntary recall program for certain RM and ZM model Cadet in-wall electric heaters which began in July 2001. The RM and ZM program is not affected by the closure of the recall program for the Cadet heaters announced in February 2000. This program involves RM and ZM heaters that were shipped prior to September 2000 and provided as replacements for the model ZA and RA Cadet heaters that were recalled in February 2000. The program also includes about 19,000 units of the RM and ZM model Cadet heaters that were sold through other sales channels from 1998 through 2001. Only heaters used as a replacement for the ZA and RA models and installed in a ZAC wall can and wired through the top-left wall can knock-out are part of this recall. |
| Product | RM and ZM model Cadet in-wall electric heaters, About 19,000, Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | The RM and ZM model heaters were distributed mainly in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. |
| Manufacturer | Cadet Manufacturing Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Electric Heaters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Cadet Manufacturing
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2000 | CPSC, Cadet Recall In-Wall Heaters; Settle Lawsuit |
| 23 Oct 1997 | In-Wall Heaters Recalled by Cadet Manufacturing |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02531The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02531. https://recallregister.com/product/2254-cadet-manufacturing-co-recall-of-in-wall-electric-heaters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02531 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The RM and ZM model heaters were distributed mainly in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02531?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Cadet Manufacturing?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name Cadet Manufacturing. This recall is 1 of them.