CPSC recall · Reported February 22, 2012
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model numb….
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 22, 2012. Reason: Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and elect…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meije…. Verify recall #12115 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and elect….
- None
- agency class
- February 22, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12115 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
This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.
Reason for recall
Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12115 |
| Date reported | February 22, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 22, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 6,102 |
| 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 recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (12115) 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.
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