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Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

Recall 12-115 · February 22, 2012 · Meijer

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-115 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 22, 2012
Brand
Meijer
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Forced Air Heater
Hazard
Fire, Shock Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 6,102
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 21, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Forced Air Heater · About 6,102 units

Photos from the recall notice

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.; Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Injuries or incidents reported

Meijer received one report of a unit's base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com

Recall history and context

Meijer appears in 17 CPSC recalls on record. See all Meijer recalls.

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?

Forced Air Heater (About 6,102 units). This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire, Shock Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

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