Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11053 · Nov 23, 2010 · Meijer
6,700
units affected
6,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11053
- Date
- Nov 23, 2010
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 6,700
- Product
- Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heater with model number PTC-902 and serial numbers between 35005-43008. Model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater. The grey/silver colored heaters are about 10 inches tall and have a screen across the front.
What can happen
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from October 2009 through October 2010 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled touch point oscillating ceramic heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing 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.