Wednesday, July 09, 2008

QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Released: Thursday, May 01, 2008 by CPSC

May

1

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), QVC, of West Chester, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 SoleusAir Space Heaters. The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Recall Details

Product

SoleusAir Space Heaters

Description

The recalled heater is a 1,500 watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The unit is about 25" high x 10" in diameter (not including the wheels). The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.

Hazards

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents

The firm has received nine reports of flames inside or coming out of the heaters, and 70 additional reports of smoking, overheating, sparking, melting, and/or emitting burning odors. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heater and unplug it. Consumers who purchased the heater through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received an information packet should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the heater at a QVC store should return the heater to any QVC store to receive a full refund.


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  • 1. Oil or Water Filled Radiator - Suggested By: Jamey on 5/2/2008
  • For those looking for a safe and effective electric heater I would suggest an oil or water filled radiator style heater.
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    • I would really suggest either an oil filled or water filled radiator styled electric heater. These types of heaters pose a far less risk of fire hazard - and most never get too hot to touch. They are more energy efficient (they heat the oil and water) rather than wasting the heated electricity while still doing a wonderful job of warming your room. We enjoyed our first so much we purchased another for the baby's room. We saw a slight increase in power usage (to be expected) and typically ran them on the lowest setting with the thermostat at half way. This kept our rooms around 74 degrees.

    jmax commented on 5/2/2008