The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·90022·Announced 1989-12-06

Micromar Heat Machine 2000 Ceramic Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Micromar Manufacturing is recalling Heat Machine 2000 ceramic portable electric space heaters sold nationwide since September 1989 due to a potentially defective component that could cause a fire.

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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Micromar Manufacturing Corporation is recalling all Heat Machine model HMB2000tc/vhc ceramic portable electric space heaters. These units were sold nationwide in the United States beginning in September 1989. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to address a potential fire hazard.

The company identified that a potentially defective component was used in the heaters, which could possibly cause a fire. To date, Micromar has received no reports of fires or injuries associated with these heaters. Despite the lack of reported incidents, the company has initiated a repair program for all potentially affected units in this line.

Consumers who own a Micromar Heat Machine 2000 with model number HMG2000tc or HMG2000vhc should stop using the heater and unplug it immediately. The model and serial number are located on a silver-colored label on the bottom of the heater.

The recalled product

Product
Microamar Heat Machine 2000 ceramic portable electric space heaters
Manufacturer
Micromar Manufacturing
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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