Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-06-20). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. Models: 3130679, FH107A, PTC-902T. About 70,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12200 |
| Published | 2012-06-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-20 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater |
| Firm named in the title | Big Lots |
| Firms | Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 70,500 |
| Model numbers | 3130679, FH107A, PTC-902T |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T. |
Description
This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.
Hazard
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage.
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