The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12115·Announced 2012-02-22

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Meijer is recalling Touch Point fan heaters because exposed electrical components can cause overheating, fire, and electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the units 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 risk-of-harm product (fire and electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is recalling Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters, model number HW-218, with date code 0811. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, and feature two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front. The model number and date code are located on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater, while the Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging.

The recall is due to a hazard where exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing risks of fire and electrical shock. Meijer has received one report of a unit's base burning, melting, and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.

About 6,102 units were sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.meijer.com.

The recalled product

Product
Forced Air Heater
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
6,102

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 713733309271

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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