Product Recall Number: 07-298
Why was Toe-Space Electric Heaters recalled?
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 07-298
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-08-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Toe-Space Electric Heaters
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 84,000 Toe-Space Electric Heaters. If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of Products: Toe-Space Electric HeatersUnits: About 84,000Manufacturer: Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.Hazard: If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23-1/2 inches wide and 3-1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.Sold by: Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.berkomep.com.
Hazard Description: If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: None Listed
Units: About 84,000
Incidents: Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
Sold At: Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed