CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 1, 2008

QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled heater is a 1,500-watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The unit is about 25" high x 10" in diameter (not including the wheels). The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received an information packet should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the heater at a QVC store should return the heater to any QVC store to receive a full refund.

Contact Information

For further information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com

Recall Details

Sold At
QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site, and in QVC's Studio, employee and retail stores from December 2007 through March 2008 for between $65 and $80.
Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of flames inside or coming out of the heaters, and 70 additional reports of smoking, overheating, sparking, melting, and/or emitting burning odors. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
08565

Product Information

Product Name
SoleusAir Space Heaters
Product Type
Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
Number of Units
About 28,000
Imported By
Soleus International, of El Monte, Calif.
Distributed By
QVC, of West Chester, Pa.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 367-9444
Website www.qvc.com
Full Contact Information

For further information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com