Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07298 · Aug 30, 2007 · Berko Electric
84,000
units affected
84,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07298
- Date
- Aug 30, 2007
- Company
- Berko Electric
- Units affected
- 84,000
- Product
- Toe-Space Electric Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.
What can happen
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toe-space electric heaters?
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
What is the hazard?
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.