Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
Description: This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater. [Learn More]
About 355,000 units were affected by this recall.
Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Optimus heater H-5210. Optimus heater H-5211
Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 05/15/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1377 |
| Recall Number | 13191 |
| Product Type | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Hazard | The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries | None reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Optimus Enterprise Inc. toll-free at (888) 672-5832 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.optimusent.com and click on “recall” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]. |
| Last Updated | 04/28/2016 |
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