Berko Electric · Recalled
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 84,000
- Reports
- 29
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $70–$170
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.
The file
- Sold at
- Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.
Incident log
Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
For additional information, call Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkomep.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 AUG 30 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.