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U.S. CPSC
March 17, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
July 6, 2010 |
Marley Engineered Products Recalls Baseboard Heaters Sold at Grainger Due to Fire Hazard The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. However, some of the heaters have an internal heater built for a maximum of 120 volts. If the heater is connected to a 240 or 208 volt electrical circuit as directed, the unit could catch fire. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2003 |
CPSC Offers Tips to Prevent Home Fires From Space Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired space heaters. In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed local heaters. |
U.S. CPSC
April 3, 2002 |
Lakewood Recalls Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
January 15, 2002 |
Tips to Prevent Home Fires Caused by Space Heaters CPSC estimates that space heaters, including both fixed and portable heaters, are associated with about 21,800 residential fires every year. About 300 people die each year in fires started by these heaters. |
Popular Mechanics
December 5, 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
Hot Water Heater Woes: How to Make Sure There's Enough Hot Water in Winter If your home always seems to run out of hot water quickly, your first approach should be to take a few energy-conserving steps. |
U.S. CPSC
August 30, 2007 |
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 3, 2004 |
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Recall of Portable Electric Heaters A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 1, 2008 |
QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2004 |
Lakewood Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts. |
U.S. CPSC
May 5, 2005 |
Holmes Group Recall of Portable Electric Heaters Some heaters have improperly crimped wires which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 5, 2003 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2005 |
Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. |
This Old House
February 4, 2001
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Packing Heat Portable space heaters can warm your bones in a hurry, but how economical -- and safe -- are they? |
U.S. CPSC
April 28, 2004 |
White-Rodgers Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 26, 2007 |
The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
January 5, 2007 |
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
February 16, 2011 |
Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2004 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed space heaters. Here are some safety tips. |
U.S. CPSC
June 16, 2004 |
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. Recall of Grocery Frozen Food Case Heaters Moisture building up pressure inside the defrost heater can cause it to forcefully eject from the frozen food case, possibly injuring bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
February 20, 2008 |
Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2004 |
Aloha Housewares Inc. Voluntary Recall of Radiant Heaters Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on while covered by a blanket or similar item. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2010 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2005 |
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2005 |
CFM Corporation Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used. |
Food Engineering
January 9, 2006 |
Process controller High-performance temperature and process controller features ethernet/IP communications. |
U.S. CPSC
August 30, 2007 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2004 |
Lasko Products Inc. Recall of Space Heaters The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 27, 2004 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces During this season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of at least 51 deaths from fires started by heaters and fireplaces. The CPSC reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and fireplaces. |
U.S. CPSC
January 20, 2011 |
Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States. |
U.S. CPSC
April 14, 2011 |
ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2005 |
World Kitchen Inc. Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 14, 2011 |
Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 28, 2009 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards with Winter Home Heating The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to keep safety in mind when it comes to heating their homes this winter. |
Chemistry World
March 30, 2012
Russell Johnson |
Miniaturizing disease diagnosis tool South Korean scientists have created a temperature cycle for the on-chip flow-through polymerase chain reaction using a single heater. |
U.S. CPSC
July 8, 2003 |
New Technology In Gas Water Heaters Can Save Lives CPSC, GAMA Say New Heaters Will Prevent Fires from Flammable Vapors |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2001 |
TruHeat Spa Heater Recall The spa heaters, sold with Hot Spring and Tiger River spas, have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 4, 2007 |
Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation. |
U.S. CPSC
April 21, 2011 |
Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the acquarium glass to break. |
U.S. CPSC
April 5, 2005 |
DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. |
This Old House
Leland Stone |
Water Heater Safety 101 Your water heater may look benign, but if it's improperly handled, it could erupt... |
U.S. CPSC
February 8, 2011 |
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
