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Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireMay 10, 2013
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back

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Hazard

The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.

Sold on

Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.

Contact the company

Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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