Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-05-10 · 13189
Hazards
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13189
Date
2013-05-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China
Retailer(s)
Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
Importer(s)
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.