CPSCMay 10, 2013

Meijer Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters recall: A Fire Hazard

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard

Why was Meijer Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters recalled?

The heaters can overheat, 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 the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund. Contact: Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.

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 Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
Company
Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China, Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Quantity
About 4,560
Sold at
Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
Recall date
May 10, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.

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