Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
USMeijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.
Affected Products
Forced Air Heater
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Meijer-Recalls-Touch-Point-Fan-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Shock-Hazards |
| Title | Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12115.12115.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Meijer received one report of a unit's base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Forced Air Heater |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,102 |
| Recall I D | 987 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 713733309271 |
| Recall Number | 12115 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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