Space Heater Fires Result in Recall of 500,000 “Smart” Devices
Govee smart space heaters could overheat due to faulty wireless control features, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Federal safety officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using GoveeLife and Govee “smart” space heaters, indicating that these products may pose a serious risk of fires, which could cause property damage, severe injuries or death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the Govee space heater warning on November 7, following multiple reports of the heaters catching fire.
The problems appear to be linked to the “smart” space heater’s wireless control features, which may be defective and cause the devices to overheat. The CPSC indicates that testing has determined that the smart heaters do not comply with safety standard UL 1278, which is a voluntary industry standard that covers movable or hanging room heaters.
The manufacturer has received at least 113 reports involving issues with the smart devices overheating, including seven instances that resulted in space heater fires and one injury.
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Learn MoreThe recall affects 512,500 GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters with the model numbers:
- H7130
- H7130 with the H7130101 variation
- H7131
- H7132
- H7133
- H7134
- H7135
The smart space heaters are black and white and measure from 9 inches to 26 inches in height depending on the model.
The recalled space heaters were manufactured by the Chinese company, Govee, and were sold online through Amazon.com, us.govee.com, the Govee Home App and TikTok Shop from September 2021 through September 2024 for $30 to $150.
As a result of the risk of space heater fires, the CPSC is urging consumers to immediately stop using the devices and contact the manufacturer for a refund. Owners of the recalled space heaters should unplug them and cut the power cord. They can then send an image of the destroyed product, the manufacturer’s label and the SN code on the bottom or side of the unit to recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall.
Customers with the original order number will receive a full refund, while those without the original order number will receive refunds ranging from $31.80 to $106.63, depending on the model purchased. Individuals who have problems finding the order number can contact heatersupport@goveelife.com.
For more information or to contact the manufacturer, customers can call 833-772-5360 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit us.govee.com or www.goveelife.com.
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