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

Active Recall Announced February 22, 2012 CPSC #12115

Quick answer

Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #12115, announced on February 22, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any meijer store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Meijer Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Forced Air Heater

Recalled brands

Meijer Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 22, 2012

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12115?

CPSC recall #12115 covers Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 22, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12115?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12115 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any meijer store for a full 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 Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards 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/2012/Meijer-Recalls-Touch-Point-Fan-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Shock-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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