Presto other electric heaters
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Feb 9, 2012. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Feb 9, 2012the latest report was made
- Feb 9, 2012the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Presto
- Maker
- NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Other electric heatersCPSC’s product type: Electric Heaters, Not Elsewhere Classified (code 388), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| February 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
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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No one hurt Made Feb 9, 2012, sent to the company Mar 9, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2012
The product, in the report: Presto Electric Heat Dish 14 inches 1000 watt
The consumer stated that his 1000 watt, dish space heater poses a potential spark and fire hazard. The consumer stated that the heater has not sparked or smoked in his home but noticed that the insulation of the power cord is [seperated at from plug. See photos]. The consumer noticed this while he was in the process of plugging in the unit. The consumer stated that he did not experience an electrical shock and was not injured by the product.
He also stated his home was not damaged by the product and felt no need to call the fire department. The consumer stated that the cord is only portion of the cord that is damaged. The consumer took the product back to the retailer on February 9, 2012 and was informed that they could not assist him as the product was out of warranty. The consumer stated the retailer called the firm while he was present but does not know the nature of their conversation. He has not spoken with the firm prior.
UPDATE: The power cord did not melt or come off as previously described. From what consumer can see, this is only 18 AWG wire should be at least 16 GA.
- Model
- 0791206
- Serial number
- 2806X
- Bought from
- Costco, Nevada
- Bought
- Feb 15, 2008
- Where
- Carson City, Nevada: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 89, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Presto, made or sold by NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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