CPSC Recall in 2011: Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-277

Date: July 12, 2011

Product Name: Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters

Recall Description:

This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box.

Hazard Description:

The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010)

Incidents:

Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 for various prices. The heaters were sold after the original recall was announced in November 2010.

Manufactured In:

China