Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
February 9, 2011
Portable space heaters recalled by PD Sixty distributor due to fire hazard. The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Name of Product: Portable space heaters
Units: About 3,000
Importer: PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard: The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the heater overheating, resulting in the unit catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC. The heater is wooden on three sides, with metal on the fourth side. The front of the heater includes a vent and a clear plastic faceplate with six black buttons. Some units have “Creative Heating Solutions” stamped into the rear metal panel and the model number on a white label on the rear metal panel.
Sold at: Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide and by America’s Sewing Machine Company, of Augusta, Ga. through nationwide direct marketing from October 2008 through March 2009 for between $380 and $480.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this portable heater and contact PD Sixty for a free replacement heater. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact PD Sixty toll free at (866) 367-4538 anytime or visit www.CHSrecall.com
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I want to find out if my IHeater (IH-1500W) is included in this recall? I just caught this while using my computer and need to know if this is one on recall. As my husband is disabled and crippled from parkinson’s Desease and cannot get out of the way as others can. This was gotten for his comfortable. Need a reply as soon as possiable will not use it till it is confirmed or will return it. Thank You