Date Recall Posted: 2/5/14
Summary of Recall: Twin-Star International has announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission it is voluntarily recalling Duraflame Electric Heaters due to a possible fire and burn hazard.
Product Description: Twin-Star Duraflame Electric Space Heater
This recall involves Duraflame-branded electric space heaters, model DSF-220, sold in three colors, black, red and white. The heaters’ flame effect resembles a fireplace and works with or without heat. The heaters measure about 14.5-inches high, 13-inches wide and 8-inches deep. The on-off switch and the high/low heat settings are located on the upper left back side of the unit. The Duraflame logo appears on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on a white label located on the heater’s back panel.
Manufacturer: Twin-Star International, of Delray Beach, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
UPCs:
UPC
UPC Description
61176808305
DURAFLAME MINI STOVE DFS-220-BLK
61176808306
DURAFLAME MINI STOVE DFS-220-RED
61176808307
DURAFLAME MINI STOVE DFS-220-WHT
Hazard: The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What You Should Do: Customers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater and contact Twin-Star for a full refund, or return product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact Information: Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact
Twin-Star toll-free at (855) 884-9651 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.twinstarhome.com and click on “Product Recall” in red at the bottom of the page under the Support column for more information.