Pelonis portable electric heaters
46 reports to CPSC, the latest made May 19, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 46reports to CPSC
- May 19, 2026the latest report was made
- Dec 17, 2011the earliest
- 5with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Pelonis
- Makers
- Pelonis Appliances, Inc., Midea America Corporation and MIDEA USA, INC., and 1 otherMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Portable electric heatersCPSC’s product type: Portable Electric Heaters (code 348), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Other ways the reports write the brand (5)
“Pelonis (Intertek)”, “Pelonis Oil Filled Heater”, “Pelonis Oil Filled Radiator Heater”, “Pelonis ceramic heater” and “Telonis”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 1 |
| September 2022 | 1 |
| April 2022 | 1 |
| February 2022 | 1 |
| September 2021 | 1 |
| October 2020 | 1 |
| November 2019 | 1 |
| December 2017 | 1 |
| April 2017 | 1 |
| January 2017 | 3 |
| December 2016 | 2 |
| November 2016 | 1 |
| May 2016 | 1 |
| January 2016 | 1 |
| October 2015 | 1 |
| February 2015 | 1 |
| January 2015 | 1 |
| December 2014 | 1 |
| February 2014 | 5 |
| January 2014 | 1 |
| December 2013 | 1 |
| October 2013 | 1 |
| March 2013 | 3 |
| February 2013 | 1 |
| January 2013 | 1 |
| November 2012 | 1 |
| March 2012 | 2 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 5 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 34 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
- Not said 3 CPSC: Unspecified
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made May 19, 2026, sent to the company May 21, 2026, published by CPSC Jun 5, 2026
The product, in the report: Pelonis 1500W Electric Fan-Forced 3-Speed Space Heater, White, Indoor Use
Heating was plugged in and off then caught on fire.
- Model
- Psh08f1aww
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Where
- Hampton, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 23, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Jan 29, 2026, sent to the company Feb 3, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 18, 2026
The product, in the report: Pelonis 1,500-watt oil-filled heater Its black color material is plastic and metal
I was using my Pelonis 1,500-watt oil-filled heater, I shut it off and as soon as I did shut it off; it caught on fire!!!! In the black box that has all the wiring so its not visible but it does smell and it stunk up my bedroom. Couldve ended terribly if I didnt think quickly!
- Model
- Pelonis 1,500-watt oil-filled heater
- UPC
- 810004813496
- Serial number
- 54P5700000NA7173101110
- Bought from
- The home depot, Michigan
- Bought
- Dec 19, 2025, about then
- Where
- Macomb, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 25, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 25, 2026, sent to the company Jan 28, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2026
The product, in the report: Portable electric fan-forced space heater, black, compact box style with front grille and fan. Two control knobs on top (fan/heat settings and thermostat). 120V, 1500W.
I purchased a Pelonis fan-forced space heater (Model PSHF10M1ABBV, 1500W). While testing the heater in heat mode, I tilted/tipped the unit onto its side and the heater continued to operate and produce heat instead of shutting off. The tip-over safety shutoff did not function as intended. This is a potential fire hazard. No injuries or property damage occurred. I unplugged the unit and am returning it. The unit also makes intermittent motor whine during operation.
- Model
- PSHF10M1ABBV
- UPC
- 810049712211
- Serial number
- 54P5700006QAA115200730
- Bought from
- Walmart, Virginia
- Bought
- Jan 22, 2026
- Where
- Salem, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 35, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 29, 2025, sent to the company Oct 23, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025
The product, in the report: Pelonis Oil filled space heater Serial Number HO-0278
A Pelonis oil filled space heater overheated where the plug in wire went into the unit. It over heated flames and smoke happened. The fire department was called and a fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the fire. It was being used by Nurses in a hospital. The heater was being used as a space heater for warming purposes. No injuries were noted, however the product did smoke up the Emergency Department of the Hospital.
- Model
- HO-0278
- Serial number
- 34PD677230216032100199
- Where
- Clarkston, Washington: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Age 35, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 4, 2025, sent to the company Jan 8, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 24, 2025
The product, in the report: Gray pelonis oil-filled radiator heater
Heater wire overheated and burned carpet, began sparking. Burning hot wire hurt foot and damaged carpet.
- Model
- HO-0218
- Where
- Bristol, Wisconsin: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 31, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 27, 2024, sent to the company Feb 29, 2024, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2024
The product, in the report: Pelonis 1500W 3-Speed Electric Fan-Forced Space Heater, SKU PSH08F1ABB, Black
The pelonis small heater started on fire. It was not near carpeting it was not plugged into any bad outlets, The fan at the top of the heater started on fire. Smoke billowed the house within seconds and I was able to put out by unplugging and throwing water and dragging outside onto a snowbank.
- Model
- Pelonis 1500W 3-Speed Electric Fan-Forced Space He
- UPC
- Pelonis 1500W 3
- Serial number
- Pelonis 1500W 3-Speed Electric Fan-Forced Space He
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Feb 25, 2024
- Where
- Gloversvolle, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 34, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jan 6, 2024, sent to the company Jan 10, 2024, published by CPSC Jan 26, 2024
The product, in the report: Pelonis electric oil-filled radiator heater, model HO-0218H
Sparks and smoke came out of my Pelonis electric oil-filled radiator heater
- Model
- HO-0218H
- Where
- San Gabriel, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 51, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 30, 2023, sent to the company May 3, 2023, published by CPSC May 17, 2023
The product, in the report: Pelonis space heater 1500w
Fan heater control board caught fire
- Model
- HF-0018
- Serial number
- 23219303
- Bought from
- Meijer, Michigan
- Bought
- Nov 25, 2020, about then
- Where
- Chase, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 44, Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 26, 2022, sent to the company Oct 27, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2022
The product, in the report: Portable oil filled heater
2013: The heater can toppled over very easily. The slightest movement, makes it easy to fall over. The 2 front wheels are approximately 1-1/2 inches inward from the edge.
The heater has fallen over and the handle is broken and the part where the cord is wrapped around it, also broke. This only happens when the heater is moved.
The consumer will not contact the manufacturer, because of the length of time she has it. There have not been any injuries.
The heater has multiple settings (low, medium & hi), and it still works.
- Model
- HO-0218
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Tennessee
- Bought
- Sep 1, 2009, about then
- Where
- Johnson City, Tennessee: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 23, 2022, sent to the company May 6, 2022, published by CPSC May 20, 2022
The product, in the report: Pelonis small tower ceramic rotating heater, black with thermostat.
Pelonis ceramic space heater emitted white smoke and acrid burning smell. It set off smoke detector.
- Model
- HC-0155M
- Serial number
- 24214002
- Bought from
- Menards
- Bought
- Oct 15, 2014, about then
- Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand PELONIS, made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 18, 2022, sent to the company Feb 23, 2022, published by CPSC Mar 9, 2022
The product, in the report: Pelonis Fan-forced heater with thermostat. White in color. 8.27x4.92x9.69 inches
Using the heater and had it plugged in directly into the wall with no other cords. The unit started smoking and produced 2 feet high flames. Entire unit was melted and flames were still there and used a towel to put it out. Sustained a burn on right foot and did not seek medical treatment. Injury occurred trying to put out the fire. Unit was in the hallway with nothing else touching it. Heater is a Pelonis fan-forced heater with thermostat from Walmart.
- Model
- HF-00201
- Bought from
- Walmart - Bechtelsville
- Bought
- Nov 6, 2019, about then
- Where
- Boyertown, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 53, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Sep 15, 2021, sent to the company Oct 4, 2021, published by CPSC Oct 19, 2021
The product, in the report: Pelonis HC-2017 ceramic portable heater
I have a HC-2017 ceramic portable heater we purchased at Lowes a few years ago. We don’t use it that much because we live in Peoria, AZ where is not that cold. I took it to our trailer this year in the mountains on a trip. It worked for a couple of days then it would not work anymore.
I took it home and took it apart and was shocked at what I saw. Inside the main power coming into the unit was all burnt and the connector was corroded and broken. I fixed this and was going to still use the unit. I did some research online and someone said to take off the bottom cover and check it. Man am I glad I did. The main power cable is burnt and shorting out.
If we would have continued to use it, it would have eventually caught fire. I am shocked there is no recall for this unit.
- Model
- HC-2017
- Serial number
- 26218206
- Bought from
- lowes
- Bought
- Oct 18, 2018, about then
- Where
- Peoria, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Oct 23, 2020, sent to the company Nov 5, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 20, 2020
The product, in the report: PELONIS PH-19J 1500W Fast Heating, Programmable Thermostat, Easy Control, Widespread Oscillation, Over Heating & Tip-over Switch Protection, 7.72 x 7.72 x 17.76 inches, white
Portable heater automatically turned on as usual and sparked bad enough to melt and burn part of the plug
- Model
- PH-19J
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- May 5, 2020
- Where
- Bethesda, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 87, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Parent
- As this report names them
- Brand PELONIS, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 4, 2019, sent to the company Nov 26, 2019, published by CPSC Dec 11, 2019
The product, in the report: Pelonis Fan-Forced Heater, Model: HF-0020T (120v, 60 Hz, 1500w) (Intertek 3068797)
My wife was using the space heater in the living room to provide supplemental heat when she heard a pop, and an unusual noise. She immediately turned it of and unplugged it. There is a small electrical burn hole in the bottom/base of the heater. I took off the back cover and discovered that the wiring where the external power cord was connected to the interior electronics (connected by wiring caps) was charred/burnt and melted. This heater was being used for everyday household use and wasn’t being abused. I believe this heater would have most certainly started a fire in the house if it was left unattended.
- Model
- HF-0020T
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Oct 1, 2016, about then
- Where
- Abbeville, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 47, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis (Intertek), made or sold by Midea America Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 3, 2017, sent to the company Mar 26, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 9, 2018
The product, in the report: Pelonis fan-forced portable space heater, model# HF-0063, date code 1508; serial# appears to be 20215109Z
The product was a Pelonis space heater, model# HF-0063, date code 1508; serial# appears to be 20215109Z. I bought this product @ Home Depot on or shortly before 2016-Feb-1.
I’ve used this product in winter only. This (winter 2017-2018) would be the 3rd winter in which I used the product (the heater is less than 2 years old).
I’ve always used this fan-forced heater in its oscillation or swing mode, in which the body of the heater automatically rotates left & right using a motor.
Today the heater turned off unexpectedly; its display was completely blank, and pushing the power-on button did nothing.
I unplugged the heater & plugged it back in; the heater still didn’t work.
Thinking that the problem might be where the power cord enters the heater, I flexed the cord somewhat. Soon the heater started beeping intermittently; it normally beeps when it’s turned on.
A few seconds later, with an arcing sound, a jet of flame, about 3 inches long, shot out of the point where the power cord enters the heater. That flame might have caught something else on fire if there had been any such object close enough.
After a couple of seconds, the flame seemed to extinguish itself the moment before I pulled the plug from the wall.
This heater’s predecessor, a similar unit by DeLonghi, also failed due to the power cord flexing, but didn’t emit any flame. Apparently it’s possible to design this kind of heater so that it doesn’t emit flame even if the power cord does fail.
- Model
- HF-0063
- Serial number
- 20215109Z
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Maine
- Bought
- Feb 1, 2016, about then
- Where
- Newport, Maine: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Apr 13, 2017, sent to the company Apr 21, 2017, published by CPSC May 5, 2017
The product, in the report: PELONIS PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATER (WHITE)
I purchased 2 PELONIS portable electric heaters from Walmart.
Yesterday morning one of the heaters I was using and had plugged in directly to an outlet, the plug end of the heater caught on fire. I immediately unplugged the heater from the outlet.
- Model
- PELONIS
- Serial number
- 15913026
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Oct 14, 2015
- Where
- Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand PELONIS, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 21, 2017, sent to the company Jan 30, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2017
The product, in the report: Portable Space Heater
This product was recently purchased as a way to keep a room in our fifth wheel warm at night.
The heater started to smoke and spark and, by the time we got up and tried to unplug it, the plastic portion of the fan caught fire and rapidly burned up, catching the wall of the trailer on fire.
- Model
- HF-1030TB
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Dec 23, 2016
- Where
- Paso Robles, California: Mobile/
Manufactured Home - Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jan 19, 2017, sent to the company Feb 8, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 23, 2017
The product, in the report: Pelonis Fan-Forced Heater White
The product was brand new out of the box and was then plugged directly into the wall outlet in my room away from any flammable surfaces. It was placed on the concrete floor. It had been running for about 45 minutes on the high heat setting. I was leaving the room, so I turned the dial to off and left. Within minutes the heater had started on fire. Thankfully someone noticed and called the fire department. The flames were put out before the fire department arrived, however there was quite a bit of smoke from the heater completely being on fire and melting.
- Model
- HF-1008W
- UPC
- 750545104717
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Jan 15, 2017
- Where
- Wisconsin: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 15, 2017, sent to the company Feb 3, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 17, 2017
The product, in the report: Space heater
The heater plug burned the socket and almost lit on fire. This product is far too cheap of material to be let on the shelf. This space heater is a fire starter in a box.
- Model
- HB-211T
- Serial number
- 3068797
- Bought from
- home depot, California
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2017, about then
- Where
- Aptos, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 26, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 30, 2016, sent to the company Jan 24, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 7, 2017
The product, in the report: Pelonis Fan-forced heater Model #: HB-211T
Safety Issue! Please keep on file & send me written letter.
12-9-16, 11:20 pm. This one on my lap sparked & burned type smell in back about 1 inch above cord area.
Please send letter under FOIA Act asking how many complaints the get a year over this product.
Thank you,
[REDACTED]
- Model
- HB-211T
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Dec 4, 2016, sent to the company Dec 12, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2016
The product, in the report: Pelonis Oil Filled Radiator Heater Model HO-0250H, 120V, 60Hz
My son was using Pellonis Oil Filled Radiator heater (Model HO-0250H) in his apartment (the apt. is located right behind my house). This was only the third time that the heater has been used since purchasing last Dec. He came to my house at 6:30 this morning and said something was wrong with the heater and his apartment was filled with a hazy cloud. He said he woke up coughing and gasping for breath. He could only take short gasping breaths and said the only word he could think of to describe the feeling was “drowning.” He could not breath in the apartment. I ran to the apartment immediately, and it was filled with a cloudy haze and smelled like overheated oil. My son had already unplugged the heater, so we opened all the doors and put large fans in the doorways to draw the haze out. It is now almost 12:30 (after lunch) and the apartment still smells like heated oil This heater nearly suffocated my son because it overheated and the safety mechanism to shut it off did not kick in. I tried calling customer support for the product, but all I get is a recording in a foreign language: Midea America Corp Customer Care Center, 11800 NW100th Rd, Suite 4, Medley FL 33178 1-866-646-4332.
- Model
- HO-0250H
- UPC
- 750545103802
- Bought from
- Walmart, Arkansas
- Bought
- Dec 5, 2015
- Where
- Jonesboro, Arkansas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 22, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Nov 20, 2016, sent to the company Dec 1, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2016
The product, in the report: Portable electric heater 1’ x 1’ square shape. white. plastic case
Electric heater has improper connections inside: poor connection of 120 Volt lines to heating coil inside causes terminal to heat up red hot, melt interior plastic brackets, produce fumes and emit sparks. Device is new from packaging.
- Bought from
- Walmart Supercenter, 401 East Capitol Drive, Wisconsin
- Bought
- Nov 4, 2016
- Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 23, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 4, 2016, sent to the company May 12, 2016, published by CPSC May 26, 2016
The product, in the report: 1500w heater
The heater plug caught on fire and burned my outlet. The electrition said the plug isnt strong enough for this heater.
- Model
- hf 0020t
- Serial number
- 18213023
- Bought from
- walmart
- Bought
- Oct 8, 2015
- Where
- lee center, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 47, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 26, 2016, sent to the company Mar 15, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 29, 2016
The product, in the report: Electric space heater
This caller is reporting her electric space heater purchased sometime in 2012 from a building supply company in Newberry, SC.
January 25th, 2016 the caller had been using her heater for most of the day, she turned it up then saw fire inside the unit and unplugged it but did not that the plug in portion of the heater was black.
She is reporting this incident as a severe fire hazard and is asking that the unit be recalled.
She does have a lifetime warranty and will be contacting the manufacturer to inquire about a replacement.
There are no injuries being reported.
- Model
- PF1212-B6A1
- Serial number
- Honeycomb
- Bought from
- Willindham & Sons Building Supply ., South Carolina
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2012, about then
- Where
- Newberry, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 49, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis ceramic heater, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 25, 2015, sent to the company Nov 2, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 17, 2015
The product, in the report: Pelonis Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
The Pelonis Oil-Filled Radiator Heater, Model HO-0221 was plugged in before sleep to warm the bedroom. UL Listed E190384. It was unplugged in the middle of the night as the room was warmed. In the morning, we noticed the plug was completely charred, melted to the point that one of the prongs remained in the outlet. This is a frightening fire safety hazard, not only with regard to the charred remains but with regard to the potential to start an electrical fire.
In looking up this product to see if it was previously recalled, I find that this UL Listed product is still on the market and has not been recalled. Yet, I find that the very same manufacturer has had this problem before with the plug. Why didn’t the manufacturer and UL take extra care to ensure that the same problem didn’t repeat itself?
- Model
- HO-0221
- Bought from
- True Value or Ace?
- Where
- Ellison Bay, Wisconsin: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 20, 2015, sent to the company Mar 4, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2015
The product, in the report: Pelonis portable Electric Radiator Heater model #Ho-0250h on/off switch sparking, melting plastic knob
Pelonis portable Electric Radiator Heater model #Ho-0250h
on off switch sparking with melting plastic smell. heater is 3 months old
- Bought from
- wal-mart, North Carolina
- Bought
- Oct 30, 2014
- Where
- hickory, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Jan 28, 2015, sent to the company Feb 5, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 23, 2015
The product, in the report: pelonis radiator heater HO-0250
Kept this in my house and moved it to garage. I was in the garage and smelled something electrical burning. I traced it back to the heater and could smell the wiring burning. I turned the knob and it felt like the knob had melted. when it was in the off position the light showed it was on. I unplugged it to try and fix the problem. I plugged it back in and it began smelling like burning wires again. I unplugged it again and the knob will not rotate now. its been unplugged since the incident.
- Model
- Pelonis radiator heater HO-0250
- Bought from
- Walmart, Tennessee
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2013, about then
- Where
- Tennessee: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 27, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Dec 8, 2014, sent to the company Dec 17, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 5, 2015
The product, in the report: Pelonis portable Electric Radiator Heater model #H-0250
Purchased a Pelonis Model HO-0250 Electric Radiator Heater for use in our home. Our smoke detector went off late at night and upon investigation discovered that the entire bottom of the heater was charred and hot oil was leaking onto the floor. Quickly pulled the cord from the wall and carried it outside where it was smoking until cool. Very dangerous, had we not discovered this in time our house would have burned down.
- Model
- HO 0250 Electric Radiator Heater
- Serial number
- 3068797
- Bought from
- Walmart, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Jan 3, 2012, about then
- Where
- Zionsville, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Feb 25, 2014, sent to the company Mar 11, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2014
The product, in the report: Pelonis Oil Filled Radiator Heater Model HO-0218H
I have a Pelonis Oil Filled Radiator Heater Model HO-0218H which is approximately 1 to 2 years old. Saturday night 15 February 2014, the heater started to smoke a little and filled the room we were in with a extremely acrid smell with what I will guess was some sort of electrical problem. I immediately unplugged the heater and removed from the house. I have tried to call the company but have not been successful in reaching them by phone. Have also sent an email to inquire as to remedy or would they like the product back for examination. This product is out of warranty, which is 1 year.
- Model
- HO-0218H
- Serial number
- 3068797
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Georgia
- Bought
- Nov 15, 2012, about then
- Where
- Roswell, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis Oil Filled Radiator Heater, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
Not said Made Feb 23, 2014, sent to the company Mar 4, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2014
The product, in the report: pelonis oil filled radiator heater
the switches are going out and some are arking fire and smoking
- Model
- HO-025CH
- UPC
- 3068797 ?
- Serial number
- Do not know
- Bought from
- walmart, Alabama
- Bought
- Oct 24, 2013
- Where
- CULLMAN, Alabama: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
-
No one hurt Made Feb 18, 2014, sent to the company Mar 14, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 31, 2014
The product, in the report: Electric Radiator heater
Consumer stated that the heater malfunctioned and started to overheat and smoke. He noticed that the control switch did not function properly, if low heat was selected it would go to medium high after using it approximately 3 weeks ago. This incident occurred when he used the control switch and there was an odor of something burning, he immediately unplugged the heater and return it to the store.
The manufacturer was contacted and he was informed by a representative that he would relate the issue to his supervisor.
He is concerned that this heater is a fire hazard and should be reported.
The product is not part of a recall.
- Model
- H0-0250h
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- Walmart, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Oct 20, 2013
- Where
- Avella, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Telonis, made or sold by MIDEA USA, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
Not said Made Feb 7, 2014, sent to the company Feb 19, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2014
The product, in the report: Pelonis OH-0250 oil filled electric radiator
I had recently purchased a Pelonis OH-250 electric oil-filled radiator heater to heat a sun room area in our house. Two days ago we heard a loud bang, I ran out to see that had happened and found that the heater had basically blown up. One of the chambers is greatly expanded and ruptured. The paint is burned off in this area. Smoke filled my entire house.
I’ve been in contact with the company, they seem willing to replace the unit and want quotes for the damage. They also want me to ship the unit back to them. They will pay for shipping but i’m somehow supposed to wrap this thing up so that it will not leak and send it to them. I am not comfortable doing so.
I have pictures available.
This is an extremely dangerous product.
- Model
- OH-0250
- Serial number
- NA
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart
- Bought
- Dec 27, 2013, about then
- Where
- Sadorus, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
-
No one hurt Made Feb 3, 2014, sent to the company Feb 11, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 7, 2014
The product, in the report: 1500 Watt Oil-filled radiant heater
I was turning of my space heater when the control knob failed, shorted and began to burn. The fire was extinguished when I unplugged the unit. A quick search of the internet found at least 10 other reports of the same problem, some of them when the unit was off. This product is obviously an extreme fire hazard
- Model
- Model O
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Nov 19, 2013, about then
- Where
- Burbank, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Jan 30, 2014, sent to the company Feb 7, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 25, 2014
The product, in the report: Pelonis Oil-Filled Radiator Heater Model: HO-0250H in grey/white
I received a Pelonis Oil Filled Radiator Heater as a gift from a friend. She purchased it and had it mailed directly to my residence. Model: HO-0250H and I cannot find the serial number on the device.
Ordered on 12/02/2013 Walmart $38.84 It was done on a Discover Card posted on 12/05/13 Walmart.com $44.53 (With shipping) Their phone number (800) 966 - 6546.
As of this morning I smelt a foul smell coming from the heater (smell of smoke and a sparking sound), so I proceeded to shut it off. A couple hours later I turned it back on and the orange light would only light up when the heater was supposed to be off. (On the 0) It wouldn’t light up for 1, 2 or 3 but still would heat up. It was ON in the OFF position. When turning the knob it would make a funny noise and it smelt like something was burnt so I immediately discontinued power and searched for a place to send this email.
I found this website and saw people were having similar issues and the device actually caught on fire in some cases.
- Model
- Pelonis Oil-Filled Radiator Heater HO-0250H
- Serial number
- impossible to read
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Dec 2, 2013
- Where
- GUTTENBERG, Iowa: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 19, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Dec 16, 2013, sent to the company Dec 24, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 9, 2014
The product, in the report: Pelonis Electric Radiator Heater
I bought a Pelonis Electric Radiator Heater Model HO-0250H. After 2 seasons, it started smoking and catching fire at the power selector control knob while it was in the off position. If I hadn’t been at home and smelled the smoke and was able to unplug it, it surely would have caused my home to catch fire. The unit looked like new and was always kept in the dry. This is an unsafe product and I felt compelled to report this.
- Model
- HO-0250H
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart
- Bought
- Nov 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Ullin, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 48, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by MIDEA USA, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Oct 12, 2013, sent to the company Oct 25, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 8, 2013
The product, in the report: Pelonis Fan-Forced Heater; portable space heater purchased at Walmart
I bought the Pelonis Fan-Forced Heater as supplemental heat for my daughters’ room on cold nights. We used it last night, and this morning I awoke to the smell of burning plastic and their room seemed smoky. I assumed it was the heater so I unplugged it. Tonight, I wanted to double check, so I plugged it in and turned it on. There was a sizzling sound and a flame shot up from the wires inside. The heater is less than a year old and has hardly been used. It has been taken care of and is not dusty or dirty, nor was it placed near any walls or objects.
One always assumes that these things are tested and safe, but apparently that is not the case. We could have been burned to death. I’m pretty shook up.
- Model
- HF-0020T
- UPC
- 3068797
- Serial number
- 25812029
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Pocatello, Idaho: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 9, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by GD Midea Environment Applicances Mfg. Co., Ltd.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
Not said Made Mar 27, 2013, sent to the company Apr 4, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 18, 2013
The product, in the report: Pelonis Oil Filled Heater Model HO-0218
We had a Pelonis Oil filled heater Model HO-0218 get knocked over by one of our children. The unit did not automatically shutoff. The unit began to smolder and nearly exploded. In the meantime the carpet was charred and the room filled with toxic smoke. Fortunately we discovered it before more damage was done or lives and home lost.
- Model
- Model HO-0218
- Bought from
- WalMart, Virginia
- Bought
- Nov 27, 2012
- Where
- Daleville, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis Oil Filled Heater, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
-
No one hurt Made Mar 26, 2013, sent to the company Apr 3, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 17, 2013
The product, in the report: Oil filled electric space heater. Pelonis model HO-0250H
I turned the unit off from the high setting and internal arcing began immediately followed by flames and acrid smoke coming from the upper vent. The unit burned for approximately 1 minute before going out.
- Model
- HO-0250H
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Hazelwood, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 58, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by MIDEA USA, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Mar 5, 2013, sent to the company Apr 15, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 29, 2013
The product, in the report: Heater
The consumer had the heater on medium and high setting throughout the night. She began to smell like a burning smell. She noticed the outlet was burned where the heater was plugged in. Consumer attempted to turn off the heater by using the control knob but it would not turn off. The consumer then unplugged the heater from the outlet.
The consumer stated she is unable to use the heater now because the dial does not work. This is the 3rd heater she has had where the knobs malfunction.
3/5/13- Consumer contacted the manufacturer but wasn’t able to get anywhere. 3/4/13- Consumer has contacted the retailer they asked for pictures but the consumer does not believe that they are really concerned. Also the retailer would not take the item back because it’s been more than 90 days.
There cord and the outlet were melted because of the heater. The tenant’s landlord had to replace the outlet, there are no other damages to report.
- Model
- Unknown
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Bought from
- Wal-Mart
- Bought
- Nov 10, 2012
- Where
- Pahrump, Nevada: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Feb 5, 2013, sent to the company Feb 13, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2013
The product, in the report: Pelonis space heater. White with thermostat and fan choice on top.
We use space heater in a unheated family room. It is used often, so I make sure it gets a couple hours off each day. Realized it was getting cool in room, went to turn heater on, thermostat was up and heater was on, but no heat was coming out. Thought I was doing something wrong, turned off, and unplugged to reset. Would not turn on. Unplugged again, and realized the entire plug was black and a burned looking. Wow. Glad we were home.
- Model
- HF-0020T
- Serial number
- 3068797
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2012
- Where
- Prin Anne, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by MIDEA USA, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Jan 31, 2013, sent to the company Mar 13, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2013
The product, in the report: Discfurnace 7X7X5 canister heater. Has 4 discs
The consumer says his wife turned on the heater. After one minute started smoking, sparking out of the front and shooting flames. She unplugged it. He plugged it back in and smoke shot straight out and sparking again.
Their is a hole on the side of the unit where it burned through. It is in the basement of their home sitting under a wooden desk causing a fire hazard. Has gotten a hold of the manufacturer about a week ago. They have not returned his emails or phone calls.
He was assured that he would be contacted. The consumer is upset they they have not been able to get back to them.
The consumer is upset with the manufacturer’s inability to respond to what is a severe safety issue.
- Model
- HC 451
- Serial number
- P451-0606644
- Bought from
- Ace Hardware
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Nov 14, 2012, sent to the company Dec 7, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2012
The product, in the report: FORCED AIR SPACE HEATER
Me and my daughter was watching tv last night, in our family den. We have a little forced air space heater we purchased last winter. This is an item we use off and on. It’s a PELONIS Model HF-0020T with I think serial number:3068797.
We had it on the highest setting and it was working fine. All of a sudden a loud fizzling noise came from the heater, with a big sparking flash inside. All of a suddne it caught fire inside where the cord wiring inside meets with the outside cord. It smelled like rubber burning so I unplugged the device and extinguished the flame. I looked underneath the item and there was a small hole from the arcing wire inside.
The item in my opinion just simply sparked and caught fire inside.
I called the manufacturer, whose phone is listed on the item. They are supposed to call me back with answers today, Nov. 14th.
I do have pictures.
- Model
- HF-0020T
- Serial number
- 3068797
- Bought from
- WALMART, Colorado
- Bought
- Nov 1, 2011, about then
- Where
- Broomfield, Colorado: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 21, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand PELONIS, made or sold by MIDEA USA, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Mar 13, 2012, sent to the company Jan 16, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 3, 2014
The product, in the report: small portable electric heater
The consumer noticed a chemical odor after operating the heater for approximately 3 hours.
He then also noticed a few sparks coming from the control panel. The heater was operating on the low setting when the failure occurred.
The consumer powered it in the off position. He has not used the heater since the failure occurred.
On 3/13/2012 the firm was contacted and the consumer states that he was advised to mail the heater back into the firm. The consumer states that he declined in sending it back and knows what he needs to do to fix the failure.
No further information was provided.
UPDATE FROM CONSUMER:
Heater is approx. 8 3/4” high and molded feet (front to rear) light weight L.H. 2 3/4” long RH 3 3/4” long Easily tips over, on hard surface and worse on rug
I am considering adding a board under heater to reduce possibility of tipping over. There is more than enough room in heater base for some screws and still stay well away from internal parts and wiring.
The odor first noticed appears to have come from charring of heat-shrink tub insulation on the connector- no fire resulted.
Local retailer had obtained more of this heater and exchanged my heater (with bad connection). I also purchased an extra heater. These heaters are expensive and have a low setting of 600 watts, which will be useful in warming storage areas. The heater with the defect may have been a rare anomaly and was not a design defect but was an assembly error and I know what to watch for. If connector parts are misaligned when they are pushed together the spring tension is reduced and connection will heat up and deteroriate further.
The element wires (that produce the desired heat) do not get hot enough to show any visible light. Heater should last a long time. Some radiant type heaters’ elements can burn out.
Use of the replacement heater shows no problem to date, but I will add a comment/suggestion.
- Model
- hb-211
- Bought from
- Meinards
- Bought
- Mar 24, 2011
- Where
- Chillicothe, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Mar 1, 2012, sent to the company Mar 9, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 30, 2012
The product, in the report: pelonis space heater (electric)
The plug is unsafe, it burnt up, the end is black, it melted the cord and I’m very lucky that my home did not catch fire!!
- Bought from
- walmart
- Bought
- Jan 25, 2012, about then
- Where
- east alton, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
No one hurt Made Jan 26, 2012, sent to the company Feb 27, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 12, 2012
The product, in the report: Space heater
The consumer stated that on 01/25/2012, she set her space heater’s thermostat to a setting that would allow the heater to turn on and off, to maintain a warm temperatures in her bathroom. The consumer said that she set the heater to this setting because she had 3 baby kittens in the bathroom and she wanted the kittens to be warm.
The consumer stated that while she was at work she received a call around 11:50am telling her to go home. When the consumer arrived to her home, she discovered that her trailer was on fire.
The consumer stated that the Fire Department’s report said that the trailer was total lost. The consumer’s trailer was 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen area and one bathroom. The consumer stated that she has lost her home, furniture, personal belonging, and her pets, 3 baby kittens, 3 dogs and 6 adult cats. All of her pets passed away from smoke inhalation. The consumer stated that Fire Department’s report stated that the fire was caused by the space heater that overheated.
The consumer stated that she has lost everything, and that she did not have trailer’s insurance, because she could not afford it.
The consumer feels that the space heater poses a fire hazard.
- Model
- HF-0020T
- Bought from
- Walmart, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Jan 17, 2012
- Where
- Monongahela, Pennsylvania: Mobile/
Manufactured Home - Who was involved
- Age 57, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Pelonis, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
-
Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Dec 17, 2011, sent to the company Dec 27, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 11, 2012
The product, in the report: From Company Website: Forced Air Heaters add quick and powerful heat to small rooms and are uniquely styled to complement the home, office, or work area. Features include automatic thermostats, LED displays, oscillation, New eSave enerfy saver controls, and fan only settings that circulate room air
Good Morning, My name is [REDACTED] and I purchased the Fan-Forced Heater (Model:HF-0020T) from Wal-Mart (http://pelonis.com/forced.htm) . I was wondering if there was a recall on this product. I ask this because I suffered a burn on my foot from this heater. I use this heater at work, in an office area. I keep the unit on the floor pointed a good distance from my feet. One morning, I woke up with a blister on my foot and went to urgent care, I was informed that it was due to a burn. This surprised me because I am not sensitive to heat. They asked me have a dropped anything hot on my foot (which I havent) and I informed them that the only thing hot that comes anywhere near my feet is my heater. They immediately informed me that thats what cause the burn on my foot. With a burn blister, I just have to wait for it to run its course and use an ointment once it opens. I didnt want this to happen to anyone else, its quite painful and cost me 8 sicks hours at work. I am Anemic and I’m always cold in public places, I purchased this unit after my old one broke. I attempted to contact the company, the first email had no response. I attemted to resend to the same email address and it kept bouncing back saying it’s no longer active Thank you, [REDACTED]
- Model
- Model:HF-0020T
- Bought from
- Walmart, Maryland
- Bought
- Sep 14, 2011, about then
- Where
- Fort Washington, Maryland: Other Public Property/
Office - Who was involved
- Age 24, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand PELONIS, made or sold by Pelonis Appliances, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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