Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
Recall 07076 · Jan 5, 2007 · Family Dollar Stores
35,000
units affected
35,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07076
- Date
- Jan 5, 2007
- Company
- Family Dollar Stores
- Units affected
- 35,000
- Product
- Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."
What can happen
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.
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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 a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heaters can overheat and smoke, 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.