Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 30, 2007 CPSC #07298

Quick answer

Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07298, announced on August 30, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers. The remedy is consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. consumers should contact marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.. Affected brand: Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products.

Hazard

The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.

Affected products

Toe-Space Electric Heaters

Recalled brands

Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.

Recall date

August 30, 2007

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07298?

CPSC recall #07298 covers Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 30, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.

What is the remedy for recall #07298?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07298 is consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. consumers should contact marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Berko-Electric-Toe-Space-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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