Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
Why was Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater recalled?
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
- Company
- Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers)
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.
- Recall date
- January 5, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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."