Overview
- Engie confirmed to franceinfo on December 5 that the connected units can overheat and potentially cause fires.
- The company says an internal evaluation identified the overheating and fire risk in the devices.
- Customers are advised they may continue using the units until they are uninstalled.
- Engie declined to disclose how many devices are affected, citing commercial reasons.
- The French government this week postponed the per-room thermostat requirement to 2030, reshaping the regulatory context for such products.