QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08565
Affected scope: About 28,000

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

Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. recalled The recalled heater is a 1,500-watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space hea….

QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. in May 1, 2008. Reason: The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased…. Verify recall #08565 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 1, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08565 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 heater is a 1,500-watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The unit is about 25" high x 10" in diameter (not including the wheels). The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.

Reason for recall

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received an information packet should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the heater at a QVC store should return the heater to any QVC store to receive 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	08565
Date reported	May 1, 2008
Date initiated	May 1, 2008
Recalling firm	Qvc, of West Chester, Pa.
Affected scope	About 28,000
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 the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television pro…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 1, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08565.

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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