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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-02-22

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

Is my product affected?

Forced Air Heater

  • Brand Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • UPC 713733309271

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Meijer has recalled Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters because exposed and unshielded electrical components inside the units can cause the heaters to overheat and melt, creating fire and electrical shock hazards. The recall involves model number HW-218 with date code 0811. The affected heaters are white, measure 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 8 inches deep, and feature two round control knobs, a red warning light on the top front, a black on/off switch on the front base, and "Touch Point" written on the right front of the base. The model number and date code appear on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater, and the UPC 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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