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Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall

U.S. CPSCFireJan 26, 2006
Recalled Tower Heater
Recalled Tower Heater

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Hazard

The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.

Contact the company

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

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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