Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07298. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off the heater at the thermostat and, if possible, at the home's circuit breaker or fuse. Consumers should contact Marley to determine if they have a recalled heater and for further instructions.
CPSC recall 07298 has the recall date 30 Aug 2007. The notice names the firm Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products. The recall has about 84,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 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 | Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 84,000 |
| Description | The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000. The heater is controlled by a wall thermostat or a thermostat mounted on the front of the heater. The heater has a removable, black metal grille that measures 23 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall with five sets of openings, each with seven horizontal louvers. |
| Product | Toe-Space Electric Heaters, About 84,000, Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170. |
| Manufacturer | Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 84,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Electric Heaters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Berko Electric, of Peru, Ind., now known as Marley Engineered Products
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07298The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07298. https://recallregister.com/product/3718-berko-electric-toe-space-heaters-recalled-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07298 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Marley has received 29 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Berko Electric wholesale distributors nationwide from 1972 through February 1985 and Emerson Electric wholesale distributors from 1980 through February 1985 for between $70 and $170.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07298?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 84,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States