Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Recall 12115 · Feb 22, 2012 · Meijer
6,102
units affected
6,102
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12115
- Date
- Feb 22, 2012
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 6,102
- Product
- Forced Air Heater
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.
What can happen
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer received one report of a unit's base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled forced air heater?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
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.