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CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters

Reported: December 1, 2005 Initiated: December 1, 2005 #06044

Product Description

The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.

Reason for Recall

Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.. Recalled by King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.. Units affected: About 202,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 1, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06044.