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Meijer Recalls Touch Point Fan Heaters Due to Fire, Shock Hazards

Date: February 22, 2012
Company: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Options: Refund

Affected Products

This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan's oscillation. The words "Touch Point" appear on the right front of the heater's base.

Why Was This Recalled?

Exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011

Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from September 2011 through November 2011 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report