The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·11053·Announced 2010-11-23

Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Meijer is recalling Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters because the oscillating mechanism can short out, posing a fire hazard. Two incidents involving property damage have been reported.

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 two reported incidents of property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Meijer is recalling approximately 6,700 Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heaters, model number PTC-902, with serial numbers between 35005 and 43008. The heaters are grey/silver, about 10 inches tall, and have a screen across the front. The model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater.

The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The heaters were sold at Meijer stores in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from October 2009 through October 2010 for about $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Manufacturer
Ningbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
6,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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