Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Front
Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heater – Model BBC-1500 - Back
Recall Summary
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Recall Details Report an Incident Involving this Product
Touch Point-brand portable electric baseboard convection heaters with a model number of BBC-1500 can overheat.
This recall involves Touch Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500 and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the product. The heaters were manufactured in June 2011. The heaters are black and measures approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.
Meijer has received two reports of overheating incidents, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
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