# Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-08-30 · 07298 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 07298
- **Date:** 2007-08-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Toe-Space Electric Heaters

## Hazards

If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

## Manufacturer(s)

Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.

## Retailer(s)

Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Berko-Electric-Toe-Space-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
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