Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards

The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 13186
Affected scope: About 19,640

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

The CPSC recalled Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about 10 inches….

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Haz… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 9, 2013. Reason: The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to …. Verify recall #13186 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: May 9, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13186 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

Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about 10 inches wide, 25 inches tall and 9 inches deep. The heaters have a white metal casing with a white plastic top, a wire cage protecting the heating elements and vent slits at the bottom. The front section of the top has the brand name Optimus, a power light, a caution light and two dials. One dial turns the heater on or off and selects the power of either 750 watts or 1500 watts. The other control knob selects the heat range between high and low. The rear section of the top has fire, high temperature and shock warnings and diagrams of the heater being used in 750 watt mode and 1500 watt mode. Model number "H-5232" is on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater below the words "Optimus" and "Quartz Heater."

Reason for recall

The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location 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	13186
Date reported	May 9, 2013
Date initiated	May 9, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 19,640
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 unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 9, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13186.

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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