Recalls / 2014-04-01

Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

14143 · Recalled 2014-04-01 · CPSC page

Dyson Hot and Dyson Hot+Cool (AM04) and Dyson Hot+Cool (AM05) heaters

Description

This recall is for all Dyson Hot heaters and Dyson Hot+Cool heaters having model number AM04 and all Dyson Hot+Cool heaters with model number AM05. The heaters are 23 inches tall with a round base and an upper body shaped like an elongated ring. The heaters have no external fan blades. They are made of plastic and were available in the colors silver, black and silver, blue and gray, gray and silver, pink and gray, purple and gray, and white and gray. Each heater came with a remote control. The model number is found above the Dyson logo on the product information sticker on the underside of the heater's base.

Hazards

The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Reported injuries

Dyson is aware of 82 incidents of the recalled heaters short-circuiting and overheating, including four reports of heaters with burned or melted internal parts. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled heaters and contact Dyson for a free replacement heater.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Portable electric heaters		About 338,000 in the U.S. and about 43,000 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Dyson Inc., of Chicago
Made in: Malaysia
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Fry's, Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, Sears, Target, other retailers nationwide, online at Abt.com, Amazon.com, Dyson.com, Groupon.com, HSN.com, QVC.com, Walmart.com

Consumer contact

Dyson toll-free at (866) 297-5303, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or online at www.dyson.com and click on Safety Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

More images

The model number is found above the Dyson logo on the product information sticker on the base.

Source: CPSC recall 14143. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.