CPSCGeneral Alert
Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Re...
Published: December 6, 2007Recall ID: 08115Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262."
Affected Products
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Collins-International-Co-Recalls-Oscillating-Ceramic-Heaters-Sold-at-Menards-Retail-Stores-Due-To-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2fb0d97d855a462297d97dca32e3e5d9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Collins International has received seven reports of the heaters overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four reports of minor property damage to carpets and floors. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Oscillating Ceramic Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 4137 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Collins International Co., Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Menards stores nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262." |
| Recall Number | 08115 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Collins International toll-free at (866) 877-1889 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web Site at www.collinsinternational.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |