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Affected model numbers
H-5210H-5211The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater.
Why it was recalled
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd.
- Recall number
- 13-191
- Units
- About 355,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, Rite Aid and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com and Walmart.com from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30.
- Importer
- Optimus Enterprise Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
CPSC product type: Portable Electric Heaters
Recall contact information
Optimus Enterprise Inc. toll-free at (888) 672-5832 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.optimusent.com and click on "recall" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at return.optimus@gmail.com.
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