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Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard

Recall 13-189 · May 10, 2013 · Meijer

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-189 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 10, 2013
Brand
Meijer
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
Hazard
a Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 4,560
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 23, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters · About 4,560 units

Photos from the recall notice

Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.; Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China; Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Injuries or incidents reported

Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.

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?

Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters (About 4,560 units). This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: a Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.

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