Family Dollar Stores · Recalled
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard
The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers)
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."
The file
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through November 2006 for about $20.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Incident log
Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.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 05 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
