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

Active Recall Announced July 13, 2011 CPSC #11277

Quick answer

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed is CPSC recall #11277, announced on July 13, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Meijer Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters

Recalled brands

Meijer Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

July 13, 2011

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11277?

CPSC recall #11277 covers Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 13, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11277?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11277 is 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.. 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 Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed 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/2011/Additional-Retail-Sales-Prompt-CPSC-and-Meijer-to-Reannounce-Touch-Point-Heater-Recall-Fire-Hazard-Posed. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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