Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-01-26 · 06075
Hazards
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06075
Date
2006-01-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heater
Companies
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
Distributor(s)
King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.