CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-12-01). Hazards: burn, fall. Models: 70030. About 202,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06044 |
| Published | 2005-12-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-17 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Maxi-Heat™ Electric Oil-Filled Radiator Heater |
| Firm named in the title | King of Fans Inc. |
| Firms | King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 202,000 |
| Model numbers | 70030 |
| Hazard classes | burn, fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | The Home Depot stores in the Northeast and Midwest from October 2005 through November 2005 for about $35. |
Description
The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.
Hazard
Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
King of Fans Inc. has received 81 reports of incidents involving leaking oil. Two minor burns were reported, along with two reports of falls in the oil.
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