Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-01-05). Hazards: fire, burn. About 35,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07076 |
| Published | 2007-01-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Oscillating Ceramic Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Family Dollar Stores |
| Firms | Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 35,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20. |
Description
The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."
Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.
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