Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 15, 2013 CPSC #13191

Quick answer

Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #13191, announced on May 15, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact optimus to request a free replacement heater. consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model h-5510, which will be available after august 2013.. Affected brands: Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd., Optimus Enterprise Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.

Affected products

Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters

Recalled brands

Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd., Optimus Enterprise Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.

Recall date

May 15, 2013

Categories

Portable Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13191?

CPSC recall #13191 covers Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 15, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.

What is the remedy for recall #13191?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13191 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact optimus to request a free replacement heater. consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model h-5510, which will be available after august 2013.. 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 Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters 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/2013/Optimus-Recalls-Portable-Electric-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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