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Burn / ScaldDecember 1, 2005CPSC #06044

CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters

Product
Heaters
Units affected
202,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.

Hazard

Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

King of Fans Inc. has received 81 reports of incidents involving leaking oil. Two minor burns were reported, along with two reports of falls in the oil.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The Home Depot stores in the Northeast and Midwest from October 2005 through November 2005 for about $35.

Photos

Recalled Radiator Heater
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