Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 08115 · Dec 6, 2007 · Collins International Co.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08115
- Date
- Dec 6, 2007
- Company
- Collins International Co.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262."
What can happen
The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Collins International has received seven reports of the heaters overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four reports of minor property damage to carpets and floors. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Menards stores nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oscillating ceramic heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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.