Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 20, 2012 CPSC #12200

Quick answer

Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12200, announced on June 20, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a big lots store for a full refund.. Affected brand: Big Lots.

Hazard

This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.

Affected products

Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater

Recalled brands

Big Lots

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Recall date

June 20, 2012

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12200?

CPSC recall #12200 covers Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 20, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.

What is the remedy for recall #12200?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12200 is consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a big lots 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 Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock 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/2012/Big-Lots-Recalls-Portable-Ceramic-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Electric-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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