Family Dollar Heat-Wave 1500 watt Oscillating Ceramic Heaters

Description: Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2007 Release #07-076 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for 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 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. Hazard: The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage. Description: The recalled heater is a 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262." Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com [Learn More]