Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters

CPSC Recall #13-189 — May 10, 2013

Recall #13-189 Date: May 10, 2013 Remedy: Refund

Product

Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters

Description

Touch Point-brand portable electric baseboard convection heaters with a model number of BBC-1500 can overheat.

Hazard

The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 4,560

Sold At

Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50. 

Manufactured In

China