CPSC Recall in 2006: Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 75,000 Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heaters. The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower HeaterUnits: About 75,000Distributor: King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Hazard: The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.Description: The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are grey and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.kingoffans.com.
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
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