Collins International Co. Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold recall: Fire Hazard
Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard
Why was Collins International Co. Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold recalled?
The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, 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 the nearest Menards store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Collins International toll-free at (866) 877-1889 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web Site at www.collinsinternational.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
- Collins International Co., Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Menards stores nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Collins International has received seven reports of the heaters overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four reports of minor property damage to carpets and floors. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262."