CPSC Recall in 2007: Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) Oscillating Ceramic Heaters. The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Oscillating Ceramic HeatersUnits: About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers)Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.Hazard: The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.Description: The recalled heater is a 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com.

The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

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Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.

Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.

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