Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
CPSC Recall #13-191 — May 14, 2013
Product
Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
Description
The portable electric space heater's design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible material.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
Units Affected
About 355,000
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China