Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
Recalled January 5, 2007 · CPSC recall 07076 · Family Dollar Stores
Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Units
About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers)
Incidents / injuries
Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.
Description
The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Product
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Imported by
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailers
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →