Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13189 · announced May 10, 2013 · Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co · 4,560 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
Consumer contact: Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.