Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-22 · 12115
Hazards
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Recall
Number
12115
Date
2012-02-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Forced Air Heater
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.