[Recalled] Forced Air Heater — This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with… | CPSC 2012-02-22
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Forced Air Heater |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 12115 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 22 February 2012 |
| EAN / barcode | 0713733309271 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base. Hazards: Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
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