Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
USMeijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.
Affected Products
Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Meijer-Recalls-Touch-Point-Baseboard-Convection-Heaters |
| Title | Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13189.MeijerHeaterFront_Large.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13189.MeijerHeaterBack_Large.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back |
| Hazards › Name | The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters |
| Products › Type | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67922 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,560 |
| Recall I D | 1376 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2013-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high. |
| Recall Number | 13189 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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