Recall #19-738 · Published April 17, 2019

Portable mini heaters

Heat Hero Recalls Portable Plug-in Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Portable mini heaters from Heat Hero LLC on April 17, 2019. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Heat Hero for a free replacement unit, including shipping. Heat Hero is contacting all known purchasers directly

Recalled Heat Hero portable mini heater – side view
Recalled Heat Hero portable mini heater – side view
Image: CPSC recall notice

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Why it was recalled

The heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 117 reports of the heater overheating, including 47 units smoking and 10 catching on fire, two resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Heat Hero for a free replacement unit, including shipping. Heat Hero is contacting all known purchasers directly

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
19-738
Units
About 20,000 (In addition, about 49 units weres sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Online at Shop.buyheathero.com from October 2018 through March 2019 for between $35 and $45.
Importer
Heat Hero LLC, of Irvine, Calif.

Portable mini heaters

Recall contact information

Heat Hero toll-free at 877-479-9172 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://shop.buyheathero.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

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