CPSCGeneral Alert
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
Published: January 5, 2007Recall ID: 07076Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."
Affected Products
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Oscillating-Ceramic-Heater-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ae2764d88dd8478f8111988d0c73711a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Ceramic Heater Package |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fe70de2760f94d1ab4281f615bc49cac.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage. |
| Products › Name | Oscillating Ceramic Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) |
| Recall I D | 3521 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262." |
| Recall Number | 07076 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |