Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-05-10). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: BBC-1500. About 4,560 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13189 |
| Published | 2013-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-23 |
| Product category | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Products | Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer |
| Firms | Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China (manufacturer); Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,560 |
| Model numbers | BBC-1500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50. |
Description
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.
Hazard
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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