Forced Air Heater
Description: This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan’s oscillation. The words “Touch Point” appear on the right front of the heater’s base. [Learn More]
About 6,102 units were affected by this recall.
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
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Forced Air Heater Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 02/22/2012 |
| Recall ID | 987 |
| Recall Number | 12115 |
| Product Type | Fans |
| Hazard | Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards. |
| Injuries | Meijer received one report of a unit’s base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com |
| Last Updated | 04/21/2016 |
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