Portable and permanent heating appliances manufactured by Ouellet, Global Commander and Electrimart recalled due to fire hazard

Affected products

Portable and permanent heating appliances manufactured by Ouellet, Global Commander and Electrimart.

Product description

This recall concerns portable and permanent heating appliances manufactured by Ouellet, Global Commander and Electrimart. This notice concerns 4,800 and 5,000 watt appliances manufactured before April 2016 (2016-04-01). The colour of these appliances may vary, and the production label with the model number may be found on the front or back of the appliance.

The following models are being recalled:

Hazard identified

The heating elements of the portable and permanent heating appliances may be defective, posing an electrical arcing and fire hazard.

As of April 1, 2019, the company has received 26 reports of fire; no injuries were reported in Canada.