CPSC Recall in 2014: Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-143

Date: April 01, 2014

Product Name: Portable electric heaters

Recall Description:

Recalled Dyson Hot and Dyson Hot+Cool heaters can short circuit and overheat. Burned or melted internal parts have been reported. 

Hazard Description:

The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 338,000 in the U.S. and about 43,000 in Canada

Incidents:

Dyson is aware of 82 incidents of the recalled heaters short-circuiting and overheating, including four reports of heaters with burned or melted internal parts. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:

Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Fry's, Kohl's, Lowe's, Macy's, Sears, Target and other retailers nationwide, and online at Abt.com, Amazon.com, Dyson.com, Groupon.com, HSN.com, QVC.com and Walmart.com from September 2011 to March 2014 for about $399.

Manufactured In:

Malaysia