# Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2013-05-15 · 13191 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 13191
- **Date:** 2013-05-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Optimus-Recalls-Portable-Electric-Heaters)
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