Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Reannounce Touch Point Heater Recall; Fire Hazard Posed
Source: CPSC Recall #11277
Recall Date
2011-07-13
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Units Affected
About 13,000 units (This recall was first announced in November 2010)
Products Involved
Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Hazard
The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased heaters from other retailers should contact Meijer to arrange a refund.
Reported Injuries
Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio from October 2009 through April 2011 for about $25. Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and retail liquidators nationwide sold the heaters from November 2010 through April 2011 for various prices. The heaters were sold after the original recall was announced in November 2010.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This announcement involves previously recalled Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The grey/silver color heaters are about 10-inches tall, have a black screen across the front and controls on the top. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28