Recall 15-071, published February 4, 2015
Portable Space Heaters
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
450-WATTThe model name and wattage are printed on a label on the back of each heater below the plug.
Which products are included?
This recall is for Lifepro brand portable infrared quartz space heater models LS-IQH-DMICRO and LS-IQH-MICRO. The recalled heaters are about 6 1/2 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches deep and made of black plastic. They have a three-prong plug built into the back to allow them to be plugged directly into an electrical outlet. The Lifepro logo is molded into the front bottom of the heaters. Model LS-IQH-DMICRO is a 400-watt heater with digital display on the top. Model LS-IQH-MICRO is a 450-watt heater with no display. The model name and wattage are printed on a label on the back of each heater below the plug.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The screws used to attach the back plate to the heater are too short and allow the back plate to detach when removing the heater from the outlet, posing an electrical shock hazard to the user.
Official remedy
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and dispose of this recalled product.
- Brand
- Source Network Sales and Marketing, LLC d/b/a/ lifesmart
- Recall published
- February 4, 2015
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 17,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores, Northern Tool stores, QCI Direct stores and Tuesday Morning stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BJs.com, HomeDepot.com, QCIDirect.com, Samsclub.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from January 2014 through December 2014 for between $40 and $50.
