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Home Easy Recalls Geek Heat Personal Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: February 9, 2022 Initiated: February 9, 2022 #22077

Product Description

This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters. The Geek Heat logo is printed on the top of the heater near the vent and the model number is printed on the underside of the heater. The heater measures 20 inches in length, 13 inches in width and is sold in white.

Reason for Recall

The toggle power switch can spark when the switch is used, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Home Easy for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled heaters by unplugging the heater prior to cutting the electrical cord making the product inoperable and then prominently mark on the product "defective" before disposal, following local disposal guidelines. Consumers should take a photo of the cut electrical cord for submission to Home Easy at recall@homeeasy.net. Home Easy is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Home Easy Geek Heat DH-QN06 personal heaters. The Geek Heat logo is printed on the top of the heater near the vent and the model number is printed on the underside of the heater. The heater measures 20 inches in length, 13 inches in width and is sold in white.. Units affected: About 3,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The toggle power switch can spark when the switch is used, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Home Easy for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled heaters by unplugging the heater prior to cutting the electrical cord making the product inoperable and then prominently mark on the product "defective" before disposal, following local disposal guidelines. Consumers should take a photo of the cut electrical cord for submission to Home Easy at recall@homeeasy.net. Home Easy is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22077.