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CPSCRecalled Dec 1, 2005 · #06044

CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters

Hazard

Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.

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Description

The portable electric radiator-style heaters have seven fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are gray with a black control panel. "Maxi-Heat™" is printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number 70030 and date codes 0705 and 0805 are printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel. The following purchase order numbers are located on the bottom of the radiator heater's packaging: 56199910, 56199924, 56199961, 57105731, 57105732, 57100092, 57100089, 57100086, 57105685, and 57105686.

Product details

Product
Maxi-Heat™ Electric Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
Type
Electric Heaters
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
70030, 0705, 0805
UPCs
Sold at
The Home Depot stores in the Northeast and Midwest from October 2005 through November 2005 for about $35.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Home Depot store for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice