Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
Recall 12200 · Jun 20, 2012 · Big Lots
70,500
units affected
70,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12200
- Date
- Jun 20, 2012
- Company
- Big Lots
- Units affected
- 70,500
- Product
- Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.
What can happen
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage.
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable space heater and portable oscillating space heater?
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock 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.