Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters recall: Fire Hazard
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters recalled?
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions. Contact: For additional information, call Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkomep.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
- Toe-Space Electric Heaters
- Company
- Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 84,000
- Sold at
- Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
- Recall date
- August 30, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.