Product Recall Number: 96-184
Why was Ceramic Space Heater recalled?
The heaters' fan motors may overheat, presenting an electric shock and fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 96-184
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1996-08-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ceramic Space Heater
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC,Caframo Limited of Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, is recalling 2,460 "Ceramic Furnace" electric space heaters (model 9301T). The heaters' fan motors may overheat, presenting an electric shock and fire hazard. CPSC and Caframo are not aware of any injuries involving these space heaters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The heaters measure 6.75 inches high, 5.5 inches wide, and five inches deep. The front of the heater is labelled in part, "Caframo Ceramic Furnace" in red lettering. The model number appears on a white label on the bottom of the heater. The space heaters were sold nationwide primarily through marine and RV supply distributors from August 1993 through December 1995 for about $70. Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Caframo at (800)399-0708. Caframo will arrange free pick up of the recalled heater from the consumer's home, and will send the consumer a free replacement heater of greater value.
Hazard Description: The heaters' fan motors may overheat, presenting an electric shock and fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 2460
Incidents: CPSC and Caframo are not aware of any injuries involving these space heaters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Caframo at (800)399-0708. Caframo will arrange free pick up of the recalled heater from the consumer's home, and will send the consumer a free replacement heater of greater value.
Sold At: The space heaters were sold nationwide primarily through marine and RV supply distributors from August 1993 through December 1995 for about $70.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed