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Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard

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BIG LOTS RECALLS PORTABLE CERAMIC SPACE HEATERS DUE TO FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater Units: About 70,500 Importer: Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio Hazard: The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage. Description: This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation. Sold exclusively at: Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12200.html

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