CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.kingoffans.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
Injuries
King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.
Recall Number
06075
Product Information
Product Name
Maxi-Heat™ Dream Tower Heater
Product Type
Electric Heaters
Number of Units
About 75,000
Distributed By
King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured In
China