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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 9, 2022Serious
Home Easy Geek Heat Personal Heaters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The toggle power switch can spark when the switch is used, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Home Easy for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled heaters by unplugging the heater prior to cutting the electrical cord making the product inoperable and then prominently mark on the product "defective" before disposal, following local disposal guidelines. Consumers should take a photo of the cut electrical cord for submission to Home Easy at recall@homeeasy.net. Home Easy is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Home Easy toll-free at 844-801-8880 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@homeeasy.net or online at www.geektechnology.net/recallor www.geektechnology.net and click on "Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters. The Geek Heat logo is printed on the top of the heater near the vent and the model number is printed on the underside of the heater. The heater measures 20 inches in length, 13 inches in width and is sold in white.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- February 9, 2022
- Brand
- Home Easy Ltd., of Fairfield, New Jersey
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Home Easy has received three reports of the toggle power switch causing a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Home Easy Recalls Geek Heat Personal Heaters Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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