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CPSC recall · Reported December 1, 2005

CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters

Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #
06044
Affected scope
About 202,000
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King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. recalled The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the contro… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters was recalled by King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in December 1, 2005. Reason: Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalle…. Verify recall #06044 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers..

Moderate
severity level
December 1, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06044 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06044) was formally reported on December 1, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 202,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 202,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.

Reason for recall

Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06044
Date reported December 1, 2005
Date initiated December 1, 2005
Recalling firm King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Affected scope About 202,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a fu…

  • Check the recall number (06044) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.. Recalled by King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.. Units affected: About 202,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 1, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06044.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06044) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 1, 2005. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.