Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard

The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.

Recall #: 12200
Affected scope: About 70,500

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

The CPSC recalled This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models hav….

Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 20, 2012. Reason: The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots …. Verify recall #12200 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard..

None
agency class: June 20, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12200 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

This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation.

Reason for recall

The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots 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	12200
Date reported	June 20, 2012
Date initiated	June 20, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 70,500
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 stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 20, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12200.

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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