Patton and Sears Plastic-Body Space Heaters Recalled for Fire Risk
Patton Electric is correcting certain 1984 portable plastic-body space heaters sold by Patton and Sears that may catch fire due to manufacturing deficiencies.
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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Patton Electric Company is conducting a voluntary corrective action program in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for specific portable plastic-body electric space heaters. The affected units are Patton models HF-6 and HF-12W, and Sears, Roebuck and Co. model 201.362010. These heaters were manufactured in 1984 and bear date codes 8407 through 8412 on the label located on the base of the unit.
The recall addresses manufacturing deficiencies that may result in the heaters catching fire. The CPSC is aware of at least three instances where units exhibited flaming or melting resulting from this defect. No personal injuries have been reported. The heaters were sold for between $20 and $40. Patton units feature a black grill and either a white or wood grain plastic body, while Sears units have a black grill and a brown plastic body.
Consumers who possess one of these heaters should immediately discontinue use and contact Patton Electric Company at 219 749 2775 for instructions regarding the correction of the heater. Consumers are advised not to attempt repairs or modifications themselves.
The recalled product
- Product
- Patton portable plastic-body electric space heaters
- Manufacturer
- Sears
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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