The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·89024·Announced 1989-03-20

Pelonis Portable Electric Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

CPSC and manufacturers recall Pelonis Disc Furnace heaters due to defective plugs that could cause fires. No injuries or fires have been reported.

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

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Del-Rain Corporation, through R.E. Chapin Manufacturing Works, Inc., are recalling certain Pelonis Disc Furnace portable electric space heaters. The recall addresses a potential fire hazard caused by defective electric plugs used in these units. The companies initiated this voluntary repair program in cooperation with the CPSC after identifying that the plugs could possibly cause a fire.

The recall affects Pelonis Disc Furnace portable electric space heaters, specifically Model #P861-TC or Model #P861-TC/VHC, with serial numbers ranging from 10,001US through 119,000US. These heaters were sold nationwide since October 1987. To date, there have been no known fires or injuries associated with the defective plugs.

Consumers with affected heaters should discontinue use immediately. They should call R.E. Chapin Manufacturing Works toll-free at 1-800-444-3140 between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to arrange for a free repair of the heater.

The recalled product

Product
Pelonis Portable Electrtc Heater Recalled
Manufacturer
Pelonis Disc Furnace
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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