CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 13, 2011

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed

This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 fo
Injuries
Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11277

Product Information

Product Name
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Product Type
Electric Heaters
Number of Units
About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010)
Imported By
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 927-8699
Website www.meijer.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.meijer.com