Meijer Oscillating Ceramic Heaters recall: Fire Hazard
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Meijer Oscillating Ceramic Heaters recalled?
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.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
- Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
- Company
- Ningbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China, Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 6,700
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from October 2009 through October 2010 for about $25.
- Recall date
- November 23, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heater with model number PTC-902 and serial numbers between 35005-43008. Model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater. The grey/silver colored heaters are about 10 inches tall and have a screen across the front.