The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·08115·Announced 2007-12-06

Collins International Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due To Fire Hazard

Collins International is recalling about 20,000 oscillating ceramic heaters sold at Menards because they can overheat, smoke, or ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reports of property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Collins International Co., Ltd. is recalling approximately 20,000 oscillating ceramic heaters sold at Menards retail stores nationwide. The recall involves 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heaters, model EB38005, which feature a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on the top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262." The heaters were manufactured in China and sold for about $25 between September 2006 and March 2007.

The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. 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.

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

The recalled product

Product
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Manufacturer
Collins International Co., Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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