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ET Monday through Friday. / CBS News. The recalled heaters are about 6 1/2 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches deep and made of black plastic. Year after year, these precautions are still not enough to guarantee safety. The Comfort Zone CZ360BK is part of the Space Heaters test program at Consumer Reports. Both have been known to cause fires. This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The heaters, manufactured in China, were sold at Menards and Northern Tool stores and online at www.menards.com and www.northerntool.com from August 2014, through March 2019, for about $100. When hes not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvels Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises. The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald haz Vornado Air of Andover, Kan., is recalling about 79,000 electric space heaters. No other codes are affected. While you are checking whether or not the personal heaters in your home are part of this recall, you should also make sure you dont own air conditioner models that pose similar fire risks. 0000040503 00000 n
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With its adjustable thermostat this oil filled radiator heater provides automatic temperature control and energy savings. CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat", Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm. The circuit board inside the vacuums battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. Consumers may contact Sunbeam Products at (800) 515-4715 anytime. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled space heaters, unplug them and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 5,000 people were admitted to the emergency room for burn injuries related to space heaters. Consumers may contact A.O. The Firms Hotline phone number changed on December 28, 2020. Cheap and defective home heaters may pose fire and burn risks; electrocution, and home fire risks. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis., is recalling about 250 John Wood oil-fired water heaters. The 50-gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The model/type SUNNY CS EH1-0090 and serial number are printed on a silver decal on the bottom of the unit under the elastic cord wrap. The thermostat is important enough to your heating comfort that you will benefit immensely from a higher-tech model with precision heat control features. Vornado Air of Andover, Kan., is reannouncing its April 2018 recall of about350,000 VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters. Consumers may contact Vornado toll-free at (844) 205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Save with. Defective portable heaters, including space heaters, heater fans, patio heatersand propane heaters are recalled each year by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), though the recalls are usually only announced once burn injuries and fires have already taken place. The company has received 29 reports of units overheating and melting, including 7 reports of heaters catching fire, resulting in 1 report of smoke inhalation and 1 report of property damage caused by soot and smoke. We guide our loyal readers to some of the best products, latest trends, and most engaging stories with non-stop coverage, available across all major news platforms. The space heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. CPSC does not control this external site or its privacy policy and cannot attest to the accuracy of the information it contains. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas. Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. The company has received two reports of the. Consumers may contact Giant at (800) 363-9354 anytime. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis., is recalling about 250 John Wood oil-fired water heaters. The water heaters, manufactured in the U.S., were sold by John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014, through March 2015, for about $1,500 to $2,500. There are hundreds of other pending lawsuits against manufacturers, and each year space heater models are recalled because of the risks they pose. $36.06. 19. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. The heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. The Comfort Zone Garage Heater is an electric heater designed specifically for garage and workshop spaces. Comfort Zone. This recall involves AmazonBasics 1500 watt ceramic space heaters. Call CPSCs Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). $39.12. First published on December 17, 2010 / 12:53 PM. Among all the workings of furnaces and heat pumps, the thermostat is a component that often gets taken for granted. Portable electric heaters are typically high-wattage appliances that have potential to ignite nearby combustible materials including curtains, mattresses, beds, upholstered furniture, paper, clothing, and flammable liquids. Call CPSCs Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). Home Easy provided instructions in the recall announcement on how to obtain a refund. The space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards. Comfort Zone heaters include a broad assortment of function, technology and style so you can find a quality heater that suits your needs in the home, office or shop. When buying and installing a small space heater, here are some guidelines to follow: Only purchase model heaters that have all of the current safety features.Make sure the heater carries the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label. Honest news coverage, reviews, and opinions since 2006. If you have an older thermostat, a malfunction provides you with the opportunity to upgrade to better model, such as a digital programmable unit or the new wireless thermostats that allow control over your heating using a smart phone or other mobile device. 0000002517 00000 n
Space heaters can be considered defective if they have a faulty design that poses fire or burn risks, are made of inferior materials that melt, have insufficient guards and gates, have improper or insufficient warnings and instructions, do not have automatic shutoff mechanisms, are prone to overheat, or cause short circuit fires. Consumers may contact PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. No injuries are reported. We have witnessed improved lives and burn injuries prevented as companies are forced to remove dangerous products and change designs and warnings as a result of litigation. Vornado Air of Andover, Kan., is recalling about 350,000 VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters. Industrial toll-free at (888) 538-0082 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET), by email at service@hena.ca or online at https://www.home-easy.ca/ and click on Recall Information at the top of the page for more information. 4 0 obj
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Do not overfill the heaterPlug heaters directly into the wall outlet. Sign up to receive our free weekly newsletter. The heater is recommended for small-sized rooms up to 500 sq. An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer. The Comfort Zone Digital Oil filled radiator heater is an efficient and powerful way to heat medium sized rooms in your home. The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water. Description: Howard Berger Comfort Zone CZ7007 Deluxe Oil Filled Radiator Heater - features an adjustable thermostat and an automatic thermal cut-off protection system. Defective space heaters on the market present serious safety hazards for adults and children in their own home. Condition New. Comfort Zone is America's Heating and Cooling Choice. Comfort Zone 750/1,500-Watt Fan-Forced Electric Portable Space Heater with Adjustable Thermostat, Overheat Protection and Safety Tip-Over Switch, Black. Any failure to protect consumers that results in accidents and burn injury can lead to lawsuits filed by plaintiffs and their chosen lawyer. Lifesmart of Plano, Texas, is recalling about 17,000 Lifepro portable space heaters. We ran it on the porch for a while to burn off the "new" smell, and then put it to work, turned up high, for two or three hours last night. Vornado with a V behind it is printed on the front of the unit. If your Comfort Zone infrared heater keeps shutting off, the following reasons are the main culprits behind this issue: You may set the thermostat lower than the room temperature Low airflow Dirty air filters A problem in the power supply Internal auto safety feature Solution: Set the thermostat to the higher settings The candle wicks can burn too close to the side of the container, causing the glass to break, posing fire and laceration hazards. The recalled products have a code on the heater plug blade within the following range: G192 through G298. E&l^LXn(G1g8tqo@OT`#xa?mff`@ [$
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Companies must also properly warn consumers of any burn and fire risks associated with their products. It includes 2 heat settings, a fan-only setting and an Adjustable thermostat, all on a top-mounted control panel that will make adjustments convenient and easy. The defect allowed the flame to come outside the protective grate when the user was igniting the heater. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Heat Hero for a free replacement unit, including shipping. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Recall Details In Conjunction With: canada Flag Description: This recall involves Heat Hero portable mini heaters. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters. Consumers may contact Vornado toll-free at 844-202-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on Recalls in the lower right corner of the homepage for more information. The heating element can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Space heaters cause approximately 25,000 home fires a year in the U.S., including 6,000 burn injuries and emergency room visits, according to the Harvard University Environmental Health & Safety group. If youre currently using Home Easy personal heaters, you should stop immediately. All models include advanced safety features such as overheat sensors, tip-over switches and stay-cool housings. A.O. Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies recalled, Lyons Magnus recalls additional nutritional and beverage products, Hard Rock recalls kids' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings, Conagra recalls P.F. Never fill a heater that is still hot. The heaters are red, have a grill on the front and a handle on the top, a measure about 13 inches high and 10 inches wide. 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814, Contact Us: 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270) The company has received two reports of the electric heaters overheating. The water heaters have a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. The link you selected is for a destination outside of the Federal Government. The model number is 1013 and can be found on a label on the lower left corner of the back panel of the heater. A broken motor mount can allow the electric heating element to come in contact with the interior plastic materials and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. 0000034849 00000 n
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. The remaining incidents included smoke irritation, sparking or property damage beyond the heater. Apply for a Home Depot Consumer Card Adjustable thermostat with high and low temperature settings But a combination of defective products and improper use creates a serious safety threat to many households. The jury found the company negligent in designing the product, and in failing to adequately warn consumers. Therefore, safety tests require space heaters to shut off if they are tipped over. Comfort Zone Heater | Ceramic Electric Portable Fan-Forced Visit the Comfort Zone Store 639 ratings $6370 About this item CERAMIC HEATING ELEMENT: Offering 1500 Watt of power, this portable heater includes a efficient ceramic heating element for superior performance. Giant Factories of Canada is recalling about 240 gas water heaters. Third degree burnsmay require sustained medical attention, skin grafts and rehabilitation and medical costs can soar. Unsubscribe easily. The heaters, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014, to April 2015, for between $25 and $40. Space heater burn injury accidents andcarbon monoxide poisoningare not as uncommon as consumer safety advocates would like. 0000128467 00000 n
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The heaters are grey with a metal handle on the top with vents and grey control knobs on the front. Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Wal-Mart recalled about 2.2 million heaters like this one (Consumer Product Safety Commission). Comfort Zone. The 70-gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. Among all the workings of furnaces and heat pumps, the thermostat is a component that often gets taken for granted. Joe Lyon is a highly-rated and experienced catastrophic injury lawyer and product liability attorney who is well versed in the science, economic impact, and human loss that such an injury or death has on the victims life and their family. ET. 0000032469 00000 n
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The heaters, manufactured in China, were sold at Meijer stores, Northern Tool stores, QCI Direct stores and Tuesday Morning stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BJs.com, HomeDepot.com, QCIDirect.com, Samsclub.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from January 2014, through December 2014, for between $40 and $50. The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. (Hillsboro, Ohio): Confidential Settlement for the family of elderly man who was catastrophically burned while operating a propane wall heater. Report a dangerous product or product-related injury on. The model number is printed on the underside of the heater. You may wish to review the privacy policy of the external site as its information collection practices may differ from ours. The recovered funds were paid to the victims surviving spouse of 65 years and two daughters and one son. Each year, thousands of portable heater accidents and fires are reported to consumer safety agencies and fire prevention programs. The heaters can malfunction and overheat, resulting in smoking, burning, melting and fire. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam for instructions on how to obtain a full refund. This recall involves Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials 1500 watt heaters. The heater's compact design allows it to fit into a wide a variety of medium-sized spaces with ease and it features has 7 warming fins as well as an adjustable thermostat that maintains a constant temperature. Electric Oil-Filled Radiant Portable Heater CZ7007J 3 Heat settings Quiet operation runs discreetly in the background Compact Size fits discreetly into any space Features a tip-over switch and an overheat protection system for extra safety. Fill our the application here or call us for details, 2905 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 License #CN210812, Heating Problems Caused by a Faulty Thermostat. 1 Amazon rating. More than 1.2 Million Mainstays Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart, Chamberlain Group Recalls LiftMaster myQ Garage Door Control Panels Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert), Colgate-Palmolive Recalls Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria, MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Single-Hung Impact Windows Due to Fall and Serious Injury Hazards (Recall Alert), BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard, ZLINE Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard. s1sf8'=&r0z5*Ze(yaE'TuSrx4 The 350W plug-in ceramic space heaters are black and measure about 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide. 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