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Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled February 8, 2011 · CPSC recall 11720 · Portable
Hazard
The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Dispose
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the heater overheating, resulting in the unit catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC. The heater is wooden on three sides, with metal on the fourth side. The front of the heater includes a vent and a clear plastic faceplate with six black buttons. Some units have "Creative Heating Solutions" stamped into the rear metal panel and the model number on a white label on the rear metal panel.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
Product
Portable space heaters
Imported by
PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Retailers
Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide and by America's Sewing Machine Company, of Augusta, Ga. through nationwide direct marketing from October 2008 through March 2009 for between $380 and $480.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →