Moderate Recalled January 5, 2007 About 35,000 (17,000 with consumers) units Updated May 23, 2014

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard

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The hazard

The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: Family Dollar has received three reports of the heaters overheating or smoking. There are no reports of fires and two reports of minor property damage.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com

About this recall

The recalled heater is a 1500-watt oscillating ceramic heater. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the product contains the control number "ETL 3090262."

Product photos

Ceramic Heater Package
Ceramic Heater Package
Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater
Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater

Photos: U.S. CPSC