More than 500,000 electric space heaters have been recalled due to concerns about overheating

GoveeLife and Govee are recalling 512,000 smart electric space heaters in the United States due to the risk of the devices overheating.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday that owners of the recalled electric space heaters could face “fire and burn hazards” if they overheat.

Owners of the recalled heaters should “immediately stop using them,” the CPSC recall alert says.

The recalled heaters include model numbers H7130, H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134 and H7135, according to the CPSC.

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“During testing, the smart electric space heaters were found not to comply with the industry’s voluntary safety standard, UL 1278, posing a risk of overheating and fire from wireless control features,” it said.

An additional 48,600 heaters are being recalled in Canada.

The Marches are aware of 113 reported cases of heaters overheating. In one of those cases, a person suffered a “minor burn injury,” while seven cases involved fires, the CPSC said.

Consumers who own the recalled heaters are entitled to a refund.

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To receive a refund, affected customers must submit images of the manufacturer’s label and the heater with the power cord cut, as well as the order number, the brands said on their recall website. According to the recall notice, it is important to unplug the heater before cutting the cord.

The heaters were recalled on Thursday. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

“Consumers who do not have the original order number will receive a refund ranging from $31.80 to $106.63, depending on the model purchased,” the CPSC alert said. “Consumers who have the original order number will receive a full refund of the purchase price.”

One of the recalled heater models. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

According to Govee and GoveeLife, the refund will be in the form of an e-check. They will arrive within 15 working days of the brands signing the recall claim.

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Sales of the recalled heaters occurred over a three-year period, from September 2021 to 2024, the CSPC said. They were available on the Govee website and app, as well as on Amazon and the TikTok Shop.

“We value consumer safety and are committed to user satisfaction,” the brands said.