Collins Heat-Wave Oscillating Ceramic Heaters

Description: Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2007 Release #08-115 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 877-1889 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Units: About 20,000 Importer: Collins International Co., Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J. Hazard: The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Collins International has received seven reports of the heaters overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four reports of minor property damage to carpets and floors. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262." Manufactured in: China Sold at: Menards’ stores nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards’ store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Collins International toll-free at (866) 877-1889 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web Site at www.collinsinternational.com [Learn More]