Although some heaters rate better than others in our fire safety tests it has been several years since a space heater failed it completely.
Ceramic hewter fure hazard.
Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords including six reports of minor property damage.
No need to worry about the risk of fire when you turn on the heat.
The cool casing helps prevent burns.
Still be sure not to put your heater next to any flammable materials and allow for clearance around the heater.
This is because the ceramic elements do not get overheated.
No injuries have been reported.
The ceramic element gets hot quickly inside the heater but the exterior plastic casing stays cool.
This recall involves lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in.
The heater s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
A ceramic space heater relies on electricity to provide constant heat.
This is great news for families with children and pets who may touch the space heater out of curiosity.
There is a much lower risk of surrounding articles catching fire.
Easy to move around.
Unlike other space heaters a ceramic heater is much less prone to starting an electric fire.
However just like other space heaters ceramic heaters also need a certain amount of clearance and free space around them.
The good news is that ceramic component will not get hot enough to become a fire hazard or a burn risk.
Ceramic heaters have electricity pass through ceramic instead of an exposed heating element.