Honeywell

Honeywell

Honeywell International thermostats have been voluntarily recalled due to a burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.   Approximately 77,000 were recalled, UPI.com reports.    The programmable thermostats involved in the recall were manufactured in Singapore for Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J., and sold at home improvement stores, HVAC and electrical supply stores and through contractors from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $80 and $300.   Honeywell has received more than a dozen reports of thermostats overheating, the commission said in a statement.   The thermostats are designed to regulate heat for fan heaters and electric baseboard heating systems. The words "Honeywell" or "Cadet" are printed on the front. They were sold in various colors.   Only models with date codes beginning with 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, or 06 are included in the recall.   Consumers were advised to stop using the thermostats or setting them to 45 degrees or turning them off.   Consumers who contact Honeywell can receive a free replacement installed by Honeywell.   Consumers can call 888-235-7363 for information.