CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2013
Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd. recalled This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model num….
Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd. in May 15, 2013. Reason: The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to reque…. Verify recall #13191 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd. issued this CPSC recall-The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the ….
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- May 15, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13191 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 two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.
Reason for recall
The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13191 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd. |
| Affected scope | About 355,000 |
| 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 recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers …
- Check the recall number (13191) 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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