CPSC2019-04-17
Heat Hero Recalls Portable Plug-in Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Heat Hero LLC, of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Heat Hero for a free replacement unit, including shipping. Heat Hero is contacting all known purchasers directly
Sold at
Online at Shop.buyheathero.com from October 2018 through March 2019 for between $35 and $45.
Affected count
About 20,000 (In addition, about 49 units weres sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 117 reports of the heater overheating, including 47 units smoking and 10 catching on fire, two resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Portable mini heaters
Consumer contact
Heat Hero toll-free at 877-479-9172 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://shop.buyheathero.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Heat-Hero-Recalls-Portable-Plug-in-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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