The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07076·Announced 2007-01-05

Family Dollar Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters for Fire Hazard

Family Dollar is recalling about 35,000 oscillating ceramic heaters because they can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reports of overheating, smoking, and minor property damage, but no reported fires or injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar Stores is recalling about 35,000 oscillating ceramic heaters sold nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20. The recalled heaters are 1500-watt units with a white plastic housing featuring the name "Heat-Wave" in black on the top and a label containing the control number "ETL 3090262." The heaters were manufactured in China.

The heaters can overheat and smoke, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires, but there are two reports of minor property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.familydollar.com.

The recalled product

Product
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
35,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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