Recalls / 2008-05-01
QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
08565 · Recalled 2008-05-01 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled heater is a 1,500-watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The unit is about 25" high x 10" in diameter (not including the wheels). The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.
Hazards
The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received nine reports of flames inside or coming out of the heaters, and 70 additional reports of smoking, overheating, sparking, melting, and/or emitting burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received an information packet should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the heater at a QVC store should return the heater to any QVC store to receive a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SoleusAir Space Heaters | About 28,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Soleus International, of El Monte, Calif.
- Distributor
- QVC, of West Chester, Pa.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site, in QVC's Studio, employee, retail stores, $80.
Consumer contact
For further information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com
Source: CPSC recall 08565. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.