Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-22). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. Models: HW-218. About 6,102 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12115 |
| Published | 2012-02-22 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Forced Air Heater |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer |
| Firms | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,102 |
| Model numbers | HW-218 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00713733309271 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.
Hazard
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer received one report of a unit's base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.
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