Portable mini heaters recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 17, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Heat Hero Recalls Portable Plug-in Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19738

Sold / distributed

Online at Shop.buyheathero.com from October 2018 through March 2019 for between $35 and $45.

Why it was recalled

The heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves Heat Hero portable mini heaters. The 350W plug-in ceramic space heaters are black and measure about 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide. They have at the top an LED digital screen that displays the temperature and four control buttons, a front grill, a red on/off button on the right side, a three-prong plug on the back and a vent on the bottom. The Heat Hero logo is printed on the product packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Heat Hero for a free replacement unit, including shipping. Heat Hero is contacting all known purchasers directly. Follow the official notice for full instructions.