CPSCGeneral Alert
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater ...
Published: July 13, 2011Recall ID: 11277Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box.
Affected Products
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Additional-Retail-Sales-Prompt-CPSC-and-Meijer-to-Reannounce-Touch-Point-Heater-Recall-Fire-Hazard-Posed |
| Title | Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11277.11277.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010) |
| Recall I D | 721 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 for various prices. The heaters were sold after the original recall was announced in November 2010. |
| Recall Date | 2011-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box. |
| Recall Number | 11277 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |