CPSC Recall in 2024: Glen Dimplex Americas Recalls Cadet Apex72 Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 24-360

Date: September 12, 2024

Product Name: Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters

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 

Hazard Description:

The fan can malfunction and fail to turn on causing the unit to overheat and ignite internally, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 12,900

Incidents:

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