CPSC

Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard

Optimus heater H-5210
Optimus heater H-5210
Optimus heater H-5211
Optimus heater H-5211

Hazard

The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.

Consumer Contact

Optimus Enterprise Inc. toll-free at (888) 672-5832 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.optimusent.com and click on "recall" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at return.optimus@gmail.com.

Products

Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, Rite Aid and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com and Walmart.com from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30.