CPSC recall 19-752, announced June 11, 2019, covers AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters (about 377,000 units). The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 25 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. Recall contact: call 888-280-4331, or email amazonspaceheaterrecall@amazon.com.
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
The following ID numbers are printed on the label on the back of the units: B074MWKSLX, B074MX8VNR, B074MR2HGM, B074MWRLZM.
Which products are included?
This recall involves AmazonBasics 1500 watt ceramic space heaters. Two models (ASIN B074MR2HGM and ASIN B074MWRLZM) have oscillating fans and the others (ASIN B074MX8VNR and ASIN B074MWKSLX) do not. The heaters were sold in black and silver colors. The AmazonBasics logo is printed on the front of the units. The following ID numbers are printed on the label on the back of the units: B074MWKSLX, B074MX8VNR, B074MR2HGM, B074MWRLZM.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Amazon received 25 reports in the United States and 5 reports in Canada of the ceramic heater overheating, burning, or sparking. Two of those reports included minor damage to power outlets. There were no injuries associated with the incidents. No incidents were reported in Mexico
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the Amazon with full instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- AmazonBasics Ceramic
- Manufacturer
- Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 19-752
- Units
- About 377,000 (About 18,000 sold in Canada and 3,765 in Mexico)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.mx from October 2017 through March 2019 for between $25 and $35.
- Importer
- Amazon, of Seattle, Wash.
Recall contact information
Amazon at amazonspaceheaterrecall@amazon.com or toll-free at 888-280-4331. Amazon will send emails directly to all customers that purchased the impacted products with instructions on how to receive a full refund. Amazon will send the emails to the email address associated with the Amazon account that purchased the product.
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