CPSC2007-01-05
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.
Affected count
About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers)
Injuries reported
Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Oscillating-Ceramic-Heater-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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