Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 12115 · announced February 22, 2012 · Meijer · 6,102 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Meijer received one report of a unit's base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.