Big Lots Recalls Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12200. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 12200 has the recall date 20 Jun 2012. The notice names the firm Big Lots. The recall has about 70,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Electric Heaters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage. |
|---|---|
| Units | 70,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall is of two models of 1500 watt Climate Keeper ceramic heaters. Both models have a fan, two dials on top, a wire mesh panel in front and the name "Climate Keeper" and a label on the bottom with the model number and ETL 3130679. Model #FH107A has grey plastic housing. Model #PTC-902T is an oscillating heater with silver-grey plastic housing, a molded handle on top of the heater and a small extra button between the two dials which controls the oscillation. |
| Product | Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater, About 70,500, Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T. |
| Importer | Big Lots |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 70,500Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Electric Heaters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Big Lots
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2014 | Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard |
| 8 Aug 2013 | Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 24 Jul 2013 | Big Lots Recalls Holiday Pathway Lights Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard |
| 16 Jun 2011 | Child's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds |
| 14 Dec 1995 | CPSC, Consolidated Stores Announce Mini-Hammock Recall |
| 15 May 1995 | CPSC, Consolidated Stores Corp. Announce Mini Puzzle Recall |
| 23 May 1994 | Ground Fault Interrupter Extension Cord Recalled Due To Electric Shock Hazard |
| 12 Apr 1990 | Consolidated Stores Recalls Pacifiers Sold In Odd Lots And Big Lots Stores |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12200The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12200. https://recallregister.com/product/1072-big-lots-recalls-portable-ceramic-space-heaters-due-to-fire-electric-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12200 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Lots has received four reports of the product overheating and melting. There are no reports of injury, fire or property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Lots stores nationwide from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $20 for Model #FH107A and $25 for Model #PTC-902T.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12200?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12200?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 70,500