[Recalled] Portable Heaters — Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about… | CPSC 2013-05-09
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Portable Heaters |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 13186 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 09 May 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about 10 inches wide, 25 inches tall and 9 inches deep. The heaters have a white metal casing with a white plastic top, a wire cage protecting the heating elements and vent slits at the bottom. The front section of the top has the brand name Optimus, a power light, a caution light and two dials. One dial turns the heater on or off and selects the power of either 750 watts or 1500 watts. The other control knob selects the heat range between high and low. The rear section of the top has fire, high temperature and shock warnings and diagrams of the heater being used in 750 watt mode and 1500 watt mode. Model number "H-5232" is on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater below the words "Optimus" and "Quartz Heater." Hazards: The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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