Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-09). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: H-5232. About 19,640 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13186 |
| Published | 2013-05-09 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-23 |
| Product category | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Products | Portable Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Family Dollar Stores |
| Firms | Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 19,640 |
| Model numbers | H-5232 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Family Dollar Stores from September 2012 through December 2012 for about $35. |
Description
Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about 10 inches wide, 25 inches tall and 9 inches deep. The heaters have a white metal casing with a white plastic top, a wire cage protecting the heating elements and vent slits at the bottom. The front section of the top has the brand name Optimus, a power light, a caution light and two dials. One dial turns the heater on or off and selects the power of either 750 watts or 1500 watts. The other control knob selects the heat range between high and low. The rear section of the top has fire, high temperature and shock warnings and diagrams of the heater being used in 750 watt mode and 1500 watt mode. Model number "H-5232" is on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater below the words "Optimus" and "Quartz Heater."
Hazard
The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Family Dollar Stores has received 10 reports of overheating, including some reports of temperature knobs melting. The firm has not received reports of injury, fire or property damage.
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