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Big Lots recalls portable ceramic space heaters

The retailer Big Lots of Columbus, OH is recalling more than 70,000 portable space heaters and portable oscillating space heaters manufactured in China.

Big Lots has reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that the heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard to consumers. The company says that it has received four reports of the heaters overheating and melting, but no reports of injury, fire or property damage.

The recall space heaters were sold at Big Lot stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for between $20 and $25, depending on the model.

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Read additional details about the recall of portable space heaters and portable oscillating space heaters manufactured in China and sold in Big Lots stores.

 

 

 

 

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