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Home Easy Recalls Geek Heat Personal Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 22-077 · February 9, 2022 · Home Easy

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Home Easy for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled heaters by unplugging the heater prior to cutting the electrical cord making the product inoperable and then prominently mark on the product "defective" before disposal, following local disposal guidelines. Consumers should take a photo of the cut electrical cord for submission to Home Easy at recall@homeeasy.net. Home Easy is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-077 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 9, 2022
Brand
Home Easy
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Personal Electric Heaters
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 3,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 9, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters. The Geek Heat logo is printed on the top of the heater near the vent and the model number is printed on the underside of the heater. The heater measures 20 inches in length, 13 inches in width and is sold in white.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Personal Electric Heaters · About 3,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Geek Heat DH-QN06 Personal Heater - Top
Recalled Geek Heat DH-QN06 Personal Heater - Top
Recalled Geek Heat DH-QN06 Personal Heater - Underside
Recalled Geek Heat DH-QN06 Personal Heater - Underside

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores nationwide and the New Jersey chain of Value Zone stores and online at amazon.com, walmart.com. target.com and wayfair.com from October 2020 through January of 2021 for about $23.; Home Easy Ltd., of Fairfield, New Jersey.

Injuries or incidents reported

Home Easy has received three reports of the toggle power switch causing a fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

Home Easy toll-free at 844-801-8880 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@homeeasy.net or online at www.geektechnology.net/recallor www.geektechnology.net and click on "Recall" for more information.

Recall history and context

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?

Personal Electric Heaters (About 3,000 units). This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Home Easy for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled heaters by unplugging the heater prior to cutting the electrical cord making the product inoperable and then prominently mark on the product "defective" before disposal, following local disposal guidelines. Consumers should take a photo of the cut electrical cord for submission…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 9, 2022. 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.