This recall involves Heat Hero portable mini heaters. The 350W plug-in ceramic space heaters are black and measure about 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide. They have at the top an LED digital screen that displays the temperature and four control buttons, a front grill, a red on/off button on the right side, a three-prong plug on the back and a vent on the bottom. The Heat Hero logo is printed on the product packaging.
Product:
Portable mini heatersAbout 20,000 (In addition, about 49 units weres sold in Canada)
Inconjunction:
URL : http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69604r-eng.php
Retailer:
Online at Shop.buyheathero.com from October 2018 through March 2019 for between $35 and $45.
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2019
Injury:
The firm has received 117 reports of the heater overheating, including 47 units smoking and 10 catching on fire, two resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Importer:
Heat Hero LLC, of Irvine, Calif.
Recall ID: 8536
Last Published: Apr 17, 2019
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Emert Number: 19738
Emert Status: Announced