CPSC2011-02-08
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
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.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
Portable space heaters
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Portable-Space-Heaters-Recalled-by-PD-Sixty-Distributor-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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