Product Recall Number: 19-752
Why was AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters recalled?
The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 19-752
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-06-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters
Description: This recall involves AmazonBasics 1500 watt ceramic space heaters. Two models (ASIN B074MR2HGM and ASIN B074MWRLZM) have oscillating fans and the others (ASIN B074MX8VNR and ASIN B074MWKSLX) do not. The heaters were sold in black and silver colors. The AmazonBasics logo is printed on the front of the units. The following ID numbers are printed on the label on the back of the units: B074MWKSLX, B074MX8VNR, B074MR2HGM, B074MWRLZM.
Hazard Description: The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 377,000 (About 18,000 sold in Canada and 3,765 in Mexico)
Incidents: Amazon received 25 reports in the United States and 5 reports in Canada of the ceramic heater overheating, burning, or sparking. Two of those reports included minor damage to power outlets. There were no injuries associated with the incidents. No incidents were reported in Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the Amazon with full instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Sold At: Online at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.mx from October 2017 through March 2019 for between $25 and $35.
Importers: Amazon, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufacturers: Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed