CPSCFebruary 8, 2011

Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor

Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor recalled?

The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.

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
Portable space heaters
Company
PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide and by America's Sewing Machine Company, of Augusta, Ga. through nationwide direct marketing from October 2008 through March 2009 for between $380 and $480.
Recall date
February 8, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the heater overheating, resulting in the unit catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC. The heater is wooden on three sides, with metal on the fourth side. The front of the heater includes a vent and a clear plastic faceplate with six black buttons. Some units have "Creative Heating Solutions" stamped into the rear metal panel and the model number on a white label on the rear metal panel.

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