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Recall #11-720 · Published February 8, 2011

Portable space heaters

Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Portable space heaters from PD Sixty Distributor Inc. on February 8, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.

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Portable space heaters
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Affected model numbers

CH-750CH-750FCCH-1500CH-1500FC
Additional identifying details

This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC.

Why it was recalled

The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents and 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.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.

Remedy type: Dispose

Product and sales details

Brand
PD Sixty Distributor Inc.
Recall number
11-720
Units
About 3,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
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.
Importer
PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.

Portable space heaters

CPSC product type: Electric Heaters

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