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Fire / OverheatingAugust 30, 2007CPSC #07298

Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Heaters
Units affected
84,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • 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.

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Recalled Electric Heater
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