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Product Recall
Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters
Recall Date: May 10th, 2013
Type: Portable Electric Heaters
Units: About 4,560
Hazards: The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Description
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measures approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.
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Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back
Consumer Contact:
Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help section.Injuries:
Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China
Retailers:
Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
Importers:
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
