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Product recall · CPSCMay 10, 2013Serious
Meijer Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Who to contact: Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.
The product
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,560
- Recall date
- May 10, 2013
- Brand
- Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China, Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
BBC-1500
Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
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: “Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a 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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