Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-05-15 · 13191
Hazards
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Recall
Number
13191
Date
2013-05-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd.
Retailer(s)
Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, Rite Aid and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com and Walmart.com from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30.
Importer(s)
Optimus Enterprise Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.