CPSC recall 07-298, announced August 30, 2007, covers Berko Electric Toe-Space Electric Heaters (about 84,000 units). If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 29 incident reports. Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Recall contact: call (800) 642-4328, or go to www.berkomep.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
- Product type
- Space heaters
- 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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