CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2007
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.c. recalled The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathr….
Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.c. in August 30, 2007. Reason: If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at t…. Verify recall #07298 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard..
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- August 30, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07298 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.
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Product description
The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers.
Reason for recall
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07298 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2007 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products, of Bennettsville, S.c. |
| Affected scope | About 84,000 |
| 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 turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consu…
- Check the recall number (07298) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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