Thursday, December 29, 2011

Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products

Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Winter weather has arrived in much of the United States. Play it safe by checking if your cold weather-related products have been previously recalled before you use them this season. It could save your life or that of your family.

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Product Recall Press Release Hazard Photo
Meijer Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
(13,000 units)
11-277 The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Click For Larger Image
Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters
(2.2 million units)
11-069 The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. Click For Larger Image
Lasko Portable Electric Heaters
(107,500 units)
11-121 An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Click For Larger Image
Honeywell Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
(77,000 units)
11-289 The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. Click For Larger Image
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters
(90,600 units)
11-247 An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Click For Larger Image
Find out more about these recalled products and others that may be in your home by visiting www.saferproducts.gov


Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products