CPSC, Royal Centurian/Sovereign Announce Recall of Portable Heaters
Only Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters with serial numbers beginning with 92, 93, 94, 95 or 96 are being recalled. These heaters use a fan to force the heated air into the room, and they rotate side-to-side to distribute the heated air throughout the room. These units are constructed of black plastic in a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 7 inches and a height of 13 inches. The units are labeled in part, "RS...CERAMIC HEATER AUTO THERMOSTAT CONTROL...120v, 60 hz, 1500 w...MODEL NO. RST-1200 ...Royal Sovereign Corp...UL LISTED AIR HEATER...MADE IN KOREA." The serial number is located underneath the heater's base.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Oct 7, 1998
- Status
- Active
- Company
- Royal Centurian Inc. and its affiliate Royal Sovereign Corp., both of Englewood, N.J.
1. What product was recalled?
Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters
Quantity: About 39,300
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 99004
2. Is my exact product affected?
Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.
3. What is the hazard?
The mechanism, which rotates the heater side-to-side, can wear through the insulation of electrical wiring inside the heater's base. In addition, some of the connections between the electrical wires and other components inside of the heater may be faulty. Either of these conditions can result in a fire.
4. What should I do now?
Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately and call Royal Centurian Inc. for instructions on returning the heaters for free repair.. Consumers may call Royal Centurian Inc. toll-free at (888) 347-2757 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
Royal Centurian/Sovereign have received 13 reports of fires involving the heaters, which may have caused the fires. The fires resulted in about $70,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
7. What remedy is available?
Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately and call Royal Centurian Inc. for instructions on returning the heaters for free repair.. Consumers may call Royal Centurian Inc. toll-free at (888) 347-2757 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is urgent, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
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10. Where is the official source?
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