Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Manufacturer: Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd.

Product: Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters

Hazard: Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves two models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210, produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of production appear on a label on the back of the heater. The recalled heaters are white and are approximately 12-inches wide by 13-inches tall by 6-inches deep. “Optimus” is printed on the top left of the heater. The control knob is located on the top right side of the heater.

Remedy: Replace

Sold At: Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, Rite Aid and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com and Walmart.com from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30.

Units: About 355,000

Consumer Contact: Optimus Enterprise Inc. toll-free at (888) 672-5832 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.optimusent.com and click on “recall” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at return.optimus@gmail.com.

Company Website: www.optimusent.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Optimus-Recalls-Portable-Electric-Heaters/