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John Harrelson · 01-08-2007, 04:43 PM

Recall notice on portable electric heater

Name: "Heat Wave"
Model: "Oscillating"
Serial Number: ETL 3090262
Price: $20.00
Sold in the Family Dollar Stores between September and November 2006

Stop using immediately and return to store for full refund.

John Harrelson · 01-08-2007, 04:43 PM

Recall notice on portable electric heater

Name: "Heat Wave"
Model: "Oscillating"
Serial Number: ETL 3090262
Price: $20.00
Sold in the Family Dollar Stores between September and November 2006

Stop using immediately and return to store for full refund.

Rich & Zara · 01-09-2007, 12:04 AM

$20 for an electric heater? No wonder it is being recalled, probably put together with junk parts. It also reminds me of the saying, "you get what you pay for".

WaveMaker · 01-09-2007, 02:46 AM

hey the thing is i bought one there too... they had the same one at sears 43.00 bucks i paid 20.00 too but its a different one then johns, so ya do get what ya pay for i got 23.00 bucks

John Harrelson · 01-09-2007, 05:25 AM

You can't judge something by it's price or the store it is sold at..

In 1999 I bought two electric space heaters from the local "Dented Can" grocery store for $19.99 each..

They have a variable thermostat and a fan. One of these heaters will keep an average 10 x 12 room very comfortable.

They are still working great, with no problems.. The same brand and model sold at Lowe's for $39.99

Then three years ago I bought two very small electric heaters from the same store for only $9.99 each..

These heaters are about the size of a cigar box and have a dual setting of 800/1500 watts with a powerful fan.
They are great for the bathroom, tent, or under the desk for secretaries with cold feet.

I used them for tent heaters at wild land fire camps..

So don't ever let anyone tell you something is no good simply because of the price and/or store it is sold at because it's just not true.

Best Wishes,
John