Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-720 — February 7, 2011
Description
The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections.
Hazard
"The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers."
Incidents / Injuries
"The firm has received one report of the heater overheating, resulting in the unit catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported."
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
Units Affected
"About 3,000"
Sold At
"Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide and by America's Sewing Machine Company, of Augusta, Ga. through nationwide direct marketing from October 2008 through March 2009 for between $380 and $480."
Importer
"PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga."
Manufactured In
China