Portable Electric Heaters recalls
10 CPSC recalls since 2010.
CE North America Expands · Electrical & batteriesKUL fan heatersThe fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardRefund8,500unitsMar 2016
CE North · Electrical & batteriesKUL Fan HeatersThe fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardRefund28KunitsFeb 2016
Lifesmart · Electrical & batteriesPortable Space HeatersThe screws used to attach the back plate to the heater are too short and allow the back plate to detach when removing the heater…Shock hazardDispose17KunitsFeb 2015
Other · Electrical & batteriesKenmore oscillating fan heatersBroken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to…Fire hazardBurn hazardRefund42KunitsJan 2014
Home Depot · Electrical & batteriesSoleil portable fan heatersThe portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardRefund107KunitsJul 2013
Optimus · Electrical & batteriesPortable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space HeatersThe heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire…Fire hazardReplace355KunitsMay 2013
Meijer · Electrical & batteriesTouch Point Portable Baseboard Convection HeatersThe heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Fire hazardRefund4,560unitsMay 2013
Family Dollar Stores · Electrical & batteriesPortable HeatersThe heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.Fire hazardRefund20KunitsMay 2013
Brower · Electrical & batteriesEgg IncubatorThe base can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.Fire hazardReplace2,500unitsJan 2013
Lasko · Electrical & batteriesPortable electric heaterAn electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a…Fire hazardReplace108KunitsFeb 2011