CPSC recall 13186
Portable Heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-23
On 2015-01-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable Heaters by Family Dollar Services, citing the heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13186 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-05-09 |
| Published | 2015-01-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Family Dollar Services |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable Heaters | Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters are portable electric tower heaters that are about 10 inches wide, 25 inches tall and 9 inches deep. The heaters have a white metal casing with a white plastic top, a wire cage protecting the heating elements and vent slits at the bottom. The front section of the top has the brand name Optimus, a power light, a caution light and two dials. One dial turns the heater on or off and selects the power of either 750 watts or 1500 watts. The other control knob selects the heat range between high and low. The rear section of the top has fire, high temperature and shock warnings and diagrams of the heater being used in 750 watt mode and 1500 watt mode. Model number "H-5232" is on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater below the words "Optimus" and "Quartz Heater."
Reason
The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Family-Dollar-Stores-Recalls-Optimus-Tower-Quartz-Heaters
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