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Recalls / 2007-01-05

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard

07076 · Recalled 2007-01-05 · CPSC page

Ceramic Heater Package
Ceramic Heater Package

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."

Hazards

The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported 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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Oscillating Ceramic HeatersAbout 35,000 (17,000 with consumers)

Parties

Importer
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Made in
China
Sold at
Family Dollar from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.

Consumer 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

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Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater
Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater

Source: CPSC recall 07076. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard · CPSC Consumer Product Recalls