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Why it was recalled
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Berko Electric
- Manufacturer
- Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.C.
- Recall number
- 07-298
- Units
- About 84,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
Toe-Space Electric Heaters
CPSC product type: Electric Heaters
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkomep.com
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