CPSCMay 9, 2013consumer
Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.
Brands named
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Recall history
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