Meijer Recalls Touch Point Baseboard Convection Heaters Due to a Fire Hazard

Recall Date
2013-05-10
Manufacturer
Foshan Guanmei Electrical Co., LTD., of Foshan, China
Units Affected
About 4,560

Products Involved

Touch Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters

Hazard

The heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return the product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.

Reported Injuries

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.

Sold At

Meijer stores from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $50.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

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 measure approximately 30-inches long by 6-inches deep by 12-inches high.

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