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Product Recall
Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard
Portable space heaters
Recall Date: February 8th, 2011
Type: Electric Heaters
Units: About 3,000
Hazards: The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Dispose
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and destroy them. A remedy is no longer available.
Description
This recall involves Creative Heating Solutions brand portable space heaters with model number CH-750, CH-750FC, CH-1500 or CH-1500FC. The heater is wooden on three sides, with metal on the fourth side. The front of the heater includes a vent and a clear plastic faceplate with six black buttons. Some units have "Creative Heating Solutions" stamped into the rear metal panel and the model number on a white label on the rear metal panel.
Injuries:
The firm has received one report of the heater overheating, resulting in the unit catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide and by America's Sewing Machine Company, of Augusta, Ga. through nationwide direct marketing from October 2008 through March 2009 for between $380 and $480.
Importers:
PD Sixty Distributor Inc., of Norcross, Ga.
