QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-01). Hazards: fire, burn. About 28,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08565 |
| Published | 2008-05-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products | SoleusAir Space Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | QVC |
| Firms | Soleus International, of El Monte, Calif. (importer); QVC, of West Chester, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 28,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site, and in QVC's Studio, employee and retail stores from December 2007 through March 2008 for between $65 and $80. |
Description
The recalled heater is a 1,500-watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The unit is about 25" high x 10" in diameter (not including the wheels). The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.
Hazard
The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received an information packet should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the heater at a QVC store should return the heater to any QVC store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received nine reports of flames inside or coming out of the heaters, and 70 additional reports of smoking, overheating, sparking, melting, and/or emitting burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
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