King · Recalled
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 75,000
- Reports
- 31
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Incident log
King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.kingoffans.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 26 2006; last revised APR 30 2024.