Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 08, 2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) Oscillating Ceramic Heaters were recalled last week. The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

The products are manufactured in China and imported by Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. The recalled heater is a 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."

Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage. Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.familydollar.com