Portable Baseboard Heaters Recall by Duracraft
CPSC recall 97177. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC recall 97177 has the recall date 27 Aug 1997. The notice names the firm Duracraft. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Electric Heaters.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Portable Baseboard Heaters Recall by Duracraft NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles August 27, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-177 CPSC, Duracraft Announce Recall of Portable Baseboard Heaters WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Duracraft Corp. of Southborough, Mass., is recalling about 50,000 portable baseboard heaters. The fan of the model CZ-520 heater could become stuck causing it to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Duracraft has received 20 reports of these units overheating, producing smoke or causing fire, and resulting in minor property damage. Duracraft is not aware of any injuries involving the heater. The model CZ-520 Space SaverTM Baseboard Heater's exterior housing is constructed of white thermoplastic and a black steel grill, and has two heating control knobs on the right side -- a power switch and a regulating thermostat. The electric heater measures 22 inches long, 6 inches wide and 4¼ inches high, and tilts to various angles on its hinged stand. The word "Duracraft" is written in gray on… |
| Product | Duracraft Space Saver Baseboard Heater portable baseboard heaters, Electric Heaters |
| Manufacturer | Duracraft |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 1997 in the category Electric Heaters
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Duracraft
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Apr 1998 | Heaters and Humidifiers Recalled by Honeywell |
| 4 Sep 1997 | Humidifiers Recalled by Duracraft |
| 28 Apr 1992 | Duracraft Corporation Voluntarily Modifies Certain 16" Brass And Platinum Plated Fans That May Pose A Safety Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 97177The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 97177. https://recallregister.com/product/6007-portable-baseboard-heaters-recall-by-duracraft/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 97177 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 97177 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China
- How many CPSC recalls name Duracraft?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Duracraft. This recall is 1 of them.