Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-01-26). Hazards: fire. Models: CH920. About 75,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06075 |
| Published | 2006-01-26 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-30 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heater |
| Firms | King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 75,000 |
| Model numbers | CH920 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40. |
Description
The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.
Hazard
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.
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