Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall

The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 06075
Affected scope: About 75,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. recalled The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating to….

Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall was recalled by King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in January 26, 2006. Reason: The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalle…. Verify recall #06075 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: January 26, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06075 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

Product description

The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are gray and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.

Reason for recall

The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart 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	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06075
Date reported	January 26, 2006
Date initiated	January 26, 2006
Recalling firm	King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Affected scope	About 75,000
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 Wal-Mart store for a full…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 26, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06075.

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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