Govee just issued a voluntary recall for six models of smart space heater, citing a fire and burn risk. Customers with a recalled space heater may receive a full refund for their purchase.
This voluntary recall covers six models of GoveeLife electric space heaters, all of which were introduced during the 2023 holiday season. All units sold in the United States and Canada are defective, even if they appear to be working fine.
The following models of GoveeLife space heater are included in this recall:
H7130 (Including the H7130101 variant) H7131 H7132 H7133 H7134 H7135Recalled space heaters do not comply with the UL 1278 safety standard and may overheat, according to Govee and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). There are currently 113 customer-submitted reports of overheating, seven of which led to fires. Product listings for the space heaters were removed from Amazon and other digital storefronts last month, so we can't check product reviews for burn- or fire-related complaints. That said, some users on the r/Govee subreddit report that their Govee space heater was defective or began smoking during use.
If
you
own
a
Govee
space
heater,
disconnect
it
from
its
power
supply
and
submit
a
refund
claim
immediately.
You'll
receive
a
full
refund
if
you
provide
a
photo
of
the
heater's
serial
number,
a
photo
of
its
power
cable
cut
with
scissors
(please
do
this
after
unplugging
the
heater),
plus
the
original
order
number
for
the
purchase.
Partial
refunds
are
available
for
those
who
cannot
find
their
original
order
number.
(You
can
contact
Affected customers should have no trouble finding a replacement for their Govee heater, as smart space heaters are relatively common. That said, I doubt you'll find a brand with an app as good as Govee's. I also suggest that you avoid no-name brands when buying a heater, as no-name brands lack accountability and are less likely to comply with federal recall processes.