Product Recall Number: 11-277
Why was Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters recalled?
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-277
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-07-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010)
Incidents: Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.
Sold At: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 for various prices. The heaters were sold after the original recall was announced in November 2010.
Importers: Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed