Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1377.
This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. "Optimus" is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1377.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1377.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a furniture recall: Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on May 15, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 355,000 units are potentially affected.