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Description: Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about 10 inches wide, 25 inches tall and 9 inches deep. The heaters have a white metal casing with a white plastic top, a wire cage protecting the heating elements and vent slits at the bottom. The front section of the top has the brand name Optimus, a power light, a caution light and two dials. One dial turns the heater on or off and selects the power of either 750 watts or 1500 watts. The other control knob selects the heat range between high and low. The rear section of the top has fire, high temperature and shock warnings and diagrams of the heater being used in 750 watt mode and 1500 watt mode. Model number "H-5232" is on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater below the words "Optimus" and "Quartz Heater." [Learn More]

About 19,640 units were affected by this recall.

Portable Heaters
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards

Optimus Tower Quartz Heater, Model Number H-5232. Control panel of the Optimus Tower Quartz Heater

Portable Heaters Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date05/09/2013
Recall ID1374
Recall Number13186
Product TypePortable Electric Heaters
HazardThe heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
InjuriesFamily Dollar Stores has received 10 reports of overheating, including some reports of temperature knobs melting. The firm has not received reports of injury, fire or property damage.
RemedyConsumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
Remedy OptionRefund
ContactFamily Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.familydollar.com, then click on Product Recalls in the Help section at the bottom of the page.
Last Updated01/23/2015
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