CPSC recall 11-720, announced February 8, 2011, covers PD Sixty Distributor Portable space heaters (about 3,000 units). The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them.
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This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PD Sixty Distributor
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 11-720
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Portable space heaters
CPSC product type: Electric Heaters
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