CPSC2015-02-04
Lifesmart Recalls Lifepro Brand Portable Mini Space Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Source Network Sales and Marketing, LLC d/b/a/ lifesmart, of Plano, Texas
Hazard
The screws used to attach the back plate to the heater are too short and allow the back plate to detach when removing the heater from the outlet, posing an electrical shock hazard to the user.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and dispose of this recalled product.
Sold at
Meijer stores, Northern Tool stores, QCI Direct stores and Tuesday Morning stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BJs.com, HomeDepot.com, QCIDirect.com, Samsclub.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from January 2014 through December 2014 for between $40 and $50.
Affected count
About 17,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
Portable Space Heaters
Consumer contact
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and dispose of this recalled product.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Lifesmart-Recalls-Lifepro-Brand-Portable-Mini-Space-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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