CPSC2019-06-11
Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the Amazon with full instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.mx from October 2017 through March 2019 for between $25 and $35.
Affected count
About 377,000 (About 18,000 sold in Canada and 3,765 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
Amazon received 25 reports in the United States and 5 reports in Canada of the ceramic heater overheating, burning, or sparking. Two of those reports included minor damage to power outlets. There were no injuries associated with the incidents. No incidents were reported in Mexico
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters
Consumer contact
Amazon at amazonspaceheaterrecall@amazon.com or toll-free at 888-280-4331. Amazon will send emails directly to all customers that purchased the impacted products with instructions on how to receive a full refund. Amazon will send the emails to the email address associated with the Amazon account that purchased the product.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Amazon-Recalls-AmazonBasics-Ceramic-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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