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Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed

Recall 11-277 · July 13, 2011 · Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-277 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 13, 2011
Brand
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 22, 2016

What was recalled

This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters · About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010) units

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Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 for various prices. The heaters were sold after the original recall was announced in November 2010.; Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Injuries or incidents reported

Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com

Recall history and context

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters (About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010) units). This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 22, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.