CPSCGeneral Alert
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Published: November 23, 2010Recall ID: 11053Category: 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 recall involves Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heater with model number PTC-902 and serial numbers between 35005-43008. Model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater. The grey/silver colored heaters are about 10 inches tall and have a screen across the front.
Affected Products
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Meijer-Recalls-Oscillating-Ceramic-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11053.11053.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 6,700 |
| Recall I D | 520 |
| 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. |
| Importers › Name | Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer stores in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from October 2009 through October 2010 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heater with model number PTC-902 and serial numbers between 35005-43008. Model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater. The grey/silver colored heaters are about 10 inches tall and have a screen across the front. |
| Recall Number | 11053 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ningbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free 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 | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmNingbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China