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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
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
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
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
February 7, 2002 |
Applica Consumer Products Recall of Black & Decker Brand VersaToast Toasters The heating element in these toasters can continue to operate after use, posing a fire hazard... |
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. |
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 30, 2007 |
Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2011 |
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2004 |
Nikko America Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2010 |
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 7, 2002 |
Electric Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Sold in Puerto Rico Recalled by Eugenio Serafin The heater coil's grounding screw does not sufficiently reduce the current through the water, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to the bather... |
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
July 18, 2002 |
Juicers Recalled by Aroma Housewares Co. The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries 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
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. |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2003 |
Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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
August 22, 2008 |
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
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
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
November 17, 2005 |
Cooper Hand Tools Recall of Weller Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
May 13, 2009 |
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2009 |
Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2004 |
SMC and Home Depot Recall of Oscillating Fans The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard. |
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
March 19, 2007 |
Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning. |
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
January 26, 2006 |
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 6, 2007 |
Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 26, 2005 |
Lakewood Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 28, 2011 |
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. |
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
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
February 1, 2006 |
DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can "flashback," which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater. |
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. |
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
June 13, 2002 |
Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters Recalled by Brinkmann The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2003 |
Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions Recalled by Zenith A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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
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
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 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
June 13, 2002 |
New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives There is a new generation of portable heaters with a safety device that can prevent the tragic loss of life due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. |
U.S. CPSC
February 8, 2011 |
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2007 |
Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
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
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
December 2, 2003 |
Barnett of the Caribbean Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommends tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure which poses an electrocution and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 1, 2005 |
King of Fans Inc. Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers. |
