Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
Recall 13189 · May 10, 2013 · Meijer
4,560
units affected
4,560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13189
- Date
- May 10, 2013
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 4,560
- Product
- Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
- Product type
- Portable Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.
What can happen
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled touch point portable baseboard convection heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The heaters can overheat, 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.