Recall #13-191 · Published May 15, 2013
Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
CPSC published a recall notice for Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters from Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric on May 15, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
Why it was recalled
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
- Recall published
- May 15, 2013
- Units
- About 355,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, Rite Aid and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com and Walmart.com from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30.