The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·19752·Announced 2019-06-11

Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Amazon is recalling AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the heaters and contact Amazon for a full refund.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 burn hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Amazon is recalling approximately 377,000 AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters due to fire and burn hazards. The heaters can overheat, which poses a risk of fire and burns. The recall includes four specific models identified by the ID numbers B074MWKSLX, B074MX8VNR, B074MR2HGM, and B074MWRLZM printed on the label on the back of the units. Two of these models feature oscillating fans, while the other two do not. The heaters were sold in black and silver colors and bear the AmazonBasics logo on the front.

Amazon received 25 reports in the United States and 5 reports in Canada of the heaters overheating, burning, or sparking. Two of these reports included minor damage to power outlets. There were no injuries associated with these incidents, and no incidents were reported in Mexico. The heaters were sold online at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and Amazon.com.mx from October 2017 through March 2019 for between $25 and $35. The units were manufactured by Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., of China, and imported by Amazon of Seattle, Washington.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly with instructions on how to receive a full refund. Customers can also contact Amazon at [email protected] or toll-free at 888-280-4331 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters
Manufacturer
Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
377,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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