CPSC2013-05-10
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China
Hazard
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Sold at
Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
Affected count
About 4,560
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
Consumer contact
Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Meijer-Recalls-Touch-Point-Baseboard-Convection-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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