CPSCGeneral Alert
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
Published: January 26, 2006Recall ID: 06075Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.
Affected Products
Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heater
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Fire-Hazard-with-Oscillating-Heater-Sold-in-Wal-Mart-Prompts-Recall |
| Title | Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e9e95e122247442382d3dff33f4aea3c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tower Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heater |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 75,000 |
| Recall I D | 3196 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit. |
| Distributors › Name | King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 06075 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.kingoffans.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |