Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio today announced a voluntary recall of their ceramic portable oscillation space heaters. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard. Aproximately 70,500 units which were manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at at Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March of 2012 for around $20.00 for model #FH107A and $25.00 for model #PTC-902T.
Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage.
This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name “Climate Keeper” and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.biglots.com
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