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Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: April 1, 2014 Initiated: April 1, 2014 #14143

Product Description

This recall is for all Dyson Hot heaters and Dyson Hot+Cool heaters having model number AM04 and all Dyson Hot+Cool heaters with model number AM05. The heaters are 23 inches tall with a round base and an upper body shaped like an elongated ring. The heaters have no external fan blades. They are made of plastic and were available in the colors silver, black and silver, blue and gray, gray and silver, pink and gray, purple and gray, and white and gray. Each heater came with a remote control. The model number is found above the Dyson logo on the product information sticker on the underside of the heater's base.

Reason for Recall

The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled heaters and contact Dyson for a free replacement heater.

Details

Units Affected
About 338,000 in the U.S. and about 43,000 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall is for all Dyson Hot heaters and Dyson Hot+Cool heaters having model number AM04 and all Dyson Hot+Cool heaters with model number AM05. The heaters are 23 inches tall with a round base and an upper body shaped like an elongated ring. The heaters have no external fan blades. They are made of plastic and were available in the colors silver, black and silver, blue and gray, gray and silver, pink and gray, purple and gray, and white and gray. Each heater came with a remote control. The model number is found above the Dyson logo on the product information sticker on the underside of the heater's base.. Units affected: About 338,000 in the U.S. and about 43,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled heaters and contact Dyson for a free replacement heater.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14143.