Electric garage heaters recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 21, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

H.E. Industrial Recalls Electric Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

19140

Brand / firm

Zhilang Electrical Co., Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

Menards and Northern Tool stores and online at www.menards.com and www.northerntool.com from August 2014 through March 2019 for about $100.

Why it was recalled

The heating element can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves the Profusion Heat electric garage heaters with model number HA22-48M. The heaters are red, have a grill on the front and a handle on the top. They measure about 13 inches high and 10 inches wide. The label, located on the back of the heater, contains the model number. The thermostat control is located at the bottom of the heater on the back.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. Contact H.E. Industrial to get a full refund or return the heaters to a Northern Tool store for a full refund or a gift certificate for heaters purchased at Northern Tool stores. For heaters purchased at Menards, contact H.E. Industrial for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.