CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 22, 2012

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 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 September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
Injuries
Meijer received one report of a unit's base burning, melting and damaging the carpet beneath it. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12115

Product Information

Product Name
Forced Air Heater
Product Type
Electric Heaters
Number of Units
About 6,102
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 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.com