CPSC2014-04-01
Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Dyson Inc., of Chicago
Hazard
The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled heaters and contact Dyson for a free replacement heater.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Fry's, Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, Sears, Target and other retailers nationwide, and online at Abt.com, Amazon.com, Dyson.com, Groupon.com, HSN.com, QVC.com and Walmart.com from September 2011 to March 2014 for about $399.
Affected count
About 338,000 in the U.S. and about 43,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Dyson is aware of 82 incidents of the recalled heaters short-circuiting and overheating, including four reports of heaters with burned or melted internal parts. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
Malaysia
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Portable electric heaters
Consumer contact
Dyson toll-free at (866) 297-5303, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or online at www.dyson.com and click on Safety Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Dyson-Recalls-Bladeless-Portable-Electric-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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