Big Lots Portable Ceramic Space Heaters recall: Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
Why was Big Lots Portable Ceramic Space Heaters recalled?
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.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
- Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater
- Company
- Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 70,500
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T.
- Recall date
- June 20, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.