Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13191 · May 15, 2013 · Optimus
355,000
units affected
355,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13191
- Date
- May 15, 2013
- Company
- Optimus
- Units affected
- 355,000
- Product
- Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
- Product type
- Portable Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.
What can happen
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, Rite Aid and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com and Walmart.com from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable infrared radiant quartz electric space heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
What is the hazard?
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
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.