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Maxi-Heat Dream Tower Heater Recalled

January 26, 2006
About 75,000 Maxi-Heat Dream Tower Heaters sold at Wal-Mart are being recalled. The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

King of Fans, Inc., the manufacturer, has received 31 reports of heaters smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.

The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are grey and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. “Maxi-Heat” is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.

The units were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.kingoffans.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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