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Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores

Reported: February 16, 2011 Initiated: February 16, 2011 #11130

Product Description

Both heaters can be identified by the following model and item numbers and universal product codes (UPC): Model# Item# UPC Heater Fans NSB-200B A14B1053 40022749831 Portable Quartz Radiant Heaters HD-700 A14B0979 400022750066 Model numbers are found on a silver colored sticker on the bottom of the unit. Additionally, both heaters are marked with manufacturing dates between 6/1/2010 and 8/30/2010. The date code appears as "DATE CODE: 0610"

Reason for Recall

These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Details

Units Affected
About 92,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Atico-International-USA-Recalls-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Dollar

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Both heaters can be identified by the following model and item numbers and universal product codes (UPC): Model# Item# UPC Heater Fans NSB-200B A14B1053 40022749831 Portable Quartz Radiant Heaters HD-700 A14B0979 400022750066 Model numbers are found on a silver colored sticker on the bottom of the unit. Additionally, both heaters are marked with manufacturing dates between 6/1/2010 and 8/30/2010. The date code appears as "DATE CODE: 0610". Units affected: About 92,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 16, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11130.

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