AmazonBasics 1500 Watt Ceramic Space Heaters recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 11, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19752

Brand / firm

Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.mx from October 2017 through March 2019 for between $25 and $35.

Why it was recalled

The heater can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves AmazonBasics 1500 watt ceramic space heaters. Two models (ASIN B074MR2HGM and ASIN B074MWRLZM) have oscillating fans and the others (ASIN B074MX8VNR and ASIN B074MWKSLX) do not. The heaters were sold in black and silver colors. The AmazonBasics logo is printed on the front of the units. The following ID numbers are printed on the label on the back of the units: B074MWKSLX, B074MX8VNR, B074MR2HGM, B074MWRLZM.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the Amazon with full instructions on how to receive a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.