PD Sixty Distributor · Recalled
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $380–$480
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC. The heater is wooden on three sides, with metal on the fourth side. The front of the heater includes a vent and a clear plastic faceplate with six black buttons. Some units have "Creative Heating Solutions" stamped into the rear metal panel and the model number on a white label on the rear metal panel.
The file
- Sold at
- Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide and by America's Sewing Machine Company, of Augusta, Ga. through nationwide direct marketing from October 2008 through March 2009 for between $380 and $480.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of the heater overheating, resulting in the unit catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
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 FEB 08 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.