CPSC2011-07-13
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.
Sold at
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 for various prices. The heaters were sold after the original recall was announced in November 2010.
Affected count
About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010)
Injuries reported
Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Meijer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Additional-Retail-Sales-Prompt-CPSC-and-Meijer-to-Reannounce-Touch-Point-Heater-Recall-Fire-Hazard-PosedDon't want to check this manually?
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