The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·11277·Announced 2011-07-13

Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC and Meijer reannounced a recall for Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters because the oscillating mechanism can short out, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (Score 4) classification involving significant property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Meijer Inc. are reannouncing a recall for Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters, model number PTC-902. This action follows the discovery of additional retail sales of the heaters after the original recall was announced in November 2010. The grey/silver heaters are approximately 10 inches tall with a black screen and top controls. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label on the bottom of the unit, though some units may have a 12-digit UPC or a different UPC sticker on the packaging box.

The recall is issued because the oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported in connection with these incidents.

About 13,000 units were sold. Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio sold the heaters for about $25 from October 2009 through April 2011. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets, and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters for various prices from November 2010 through April 2011. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund. Those who purchased from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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