Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
USBig Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.
Affected Products
Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Big-Lots-Recalls-Portable-Ceramic-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Electric-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Big Lots Ceramic Heater.1..jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Big Lots Ceramic Heater 2 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Big Lots Ceramic Heater.2..jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Big Lots Ceramic Heater 1 |
| Hazards › Name | The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 70,500 |
| Recall I D | 1072 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T. |
| Recall Date | 2012-06-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation. |
| Recall Number | 12200 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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