Several Winter Products Under Recall
Federal regulators are alerting consumers about four winter product recalls.
The most far-reaching: about 70,500 units of Big Lots' 1500-watt portable space heater, sold at Big Lots stores nationwide, between September 2010 and March 2012.
Regulators say the product can overheat and melt, posing a fire or shock hazard.
Impacted model numbers are #FH107A and #PTC-902T.
Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately, and return them to Big Lots retail locations, for a full refund.
Questions may be directed to Big Lots consumer relations at (866) 244-5687, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or at www.biglots.com.
Also under recall: approximately 68,000 units of "Harbor Breeze bath fans with heater and light," sold exclusively at Lowe's, between September 2010 and March 2012.
The suspect fans bear the model number 7109-01-L.
Consumers may contact Delta Electronics, the product manufacturer, at (855) 301-6578, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or at www.heaterfanrecall.com
Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide and at www.lowes.com from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $90. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Delta Electronics Dongguan toll-free at (855) 301-6578 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.heaterfanrecall.com
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Jared Pliner joined WVII ABC7 and WFVX FOX22 in August of 2011, as a reporter. Raised in Marblehead, Massachusetts, Jared obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, magna cum laude, from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. In college, he served as news and talk director of WRGW, the campus radio station. Before that, he was a weeknight and weekend news anchor. From 2008 to 2010, Jared held internships across multiple divisions of ABC News, in Washington, D.C. and New York City, and at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Boston. Off air, Jared enjoys cooking, reading non-fiction and mystery novels and listening to opera.
