Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
CPSC Recall #13-189 — May 10, 2013
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