Duracraft Space Saver Baseboard Heater portable baseboard heaters
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Duracraft Corporation is recalling approximately 50,000 portable baseboard heaters, model CZ-520 Space Saver, manufactured in 1995. The fan in these units can become stuck, causing the heater to overheat and create a fire hazard. Duracraft has received 20 reports of the heaters overheating, producing smoke, or causing fires that resulted in minor property damage, though no injuries have been reported. The affected heaters are white with a black steel grill, measure 22 by 6 by 4¼ inches, and have two control knobs on the right side; the model number CZ-520 appears on a silver sticker on the bottom, and only units with date codes beginning with "95" on a white sticker labeled "DATE" on the bottom are involved in the recall. These heaters were sold nationwide through major department stores and home centers from September 1995 through March 1996.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using these heaters immediately, regardless of whether they appear to be functioning properly. Consumers can contact Duracraft toll-free at (800) 431-2165 for information on receiving a free replacement heater, or they can write to Duracraft Corporation at 250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
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Portable Baseboard Heaters Recall by Duracraft NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles August 27, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-177 CPSC, Duracraft Announce Recall of Portable Baseboard Heaters WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Duracraft Corp. of Southborough, Mass., is recalling about 50,000 portable baseboard heaters. The fan of the model CZ-520 heater could become stuck causing it to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Duracraft has received 20 reports of these units overheating, producing smoke or causing fire, and resulting in minor property damage. Duracraft is not aware of any injuries involving the heater. The model CZ-520 Space SaverTM Baseboard Heater's exterior housing is constructed of white thermoplastic and a black steel grill, and has two heating control knobs on the right side -- a power switch and a regulating thermostat. The electric heater measures 22 inches long, 6 inches wide and 4¼ inches high, and tilts to various angles on its hinged stand. The word "Duracraft" is written in gray on the top, right side of the unit. The model number, CZ-520, is located under the words "Made in China" on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. This model heater was manufactured in 1995. Only date codes that begin with "95" are involved in this recall. The date code can be found on a small white sticker on the bottom of the heater with "DATE" written on it. Major department stores and home centers sold the heaters nationwide from September 1995 through March 1996 for about $60. Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately, even if it seems to be functioning properly. Consumers should call Duracraft toll-free at (800) 431-2165 anytime for information on receiving a free replacement heater, or write to Duracraft Corporation at 250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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