Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
What was recalled
The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.
Hazard
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries
King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
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