CPSC2013-05-09
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Hazard
The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
Sold at
Family Dollar Stores from September 2012 through December 2012 for about $35.
Affected count
About 19,640
Injuries reported
Family Dollar Stores has received 10 reports of overheating, including some reports of temperature knobs melting. The firm has not received reports of injury, fire or property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Portable Heaters
Consumer contact
Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.familydollar.com, then click on Product Recalls in the Help section at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Optimus-Tower-Quartz-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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