Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores

These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11130
Affected scope: About 92,000

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

The CPSC recalled Both heaters can be identified by the following model and item numbers and universal prod….

Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Ge… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 16, 2011. Reason: These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be…. Verify recall #11130 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: February 16, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11130 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

Both heaters can be identified by the following model and item numbers and universal product codes (UPC): Model# Item# UPC Heater Fans NSB-200B A14B1053 40022749831 Portable Quartz Radiant Heaters HD-700 A14B0979 400022750066 Model numbers are found on a silver colored sticker on the bottom of the unit. Additionally, both heaters are marked with manufacturing dates between 6/1/2010 and 8/30/2010. The date code appears as "DATE CODE: 0610"

Reason for recall

These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

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	11130
Date reported	February 16, 2011
Date initiated	February 16, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 92,000
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

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 16, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11130.

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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