It has been reported recently that portable ceramic heaters have been causing issues with Health and Safety, where by many have been reported to have broken down.

Causing fire hazards and electric shock risks, an American company have been forced to recall their ceramic heaters and space heaters as they were deemed a danger.

The call came as the importer Big Lots, of Columbus in Ohio, voluntarily recalled 70,500 of the heaters.

The shocking report calls for consumers to stop using the products immediately and should contact Big Lots store to obtain a full refund.

It shows that often products that are unreliable or perhaps have not been fully tested can cause real issues and can cause domestic and commercial customers real issues. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still awaiting reports of injury that has come about directly relating to the products and would like all of the consumers to return their items and report any hazards caused by the products.


It is vital that anyone in the UK looking to purchase or hire ceramic heaters, obtain them from a reputable company and ensure that they report any issues with the equipment to the company bought from.

This is especially the case following a house fire caused by a portable heater in Northamptonshire, which was recorded on the 11th June 2012. The lady pensioner was treated without serious injury having occurred, and they found it to be an electrical fault. There was damage to the flooring and a heater in the bedroom, leading to questions about perhaps the age of the equipment used in domestic homes.

Three fire crews had been called to the home after the fire broke out. The pensioner was in good health after a visit to hospital.

It is vital that equipment that has been fully tested, is in good order, and is maintained and serviced regularly is used. The shocking reports show only the potential dangers of using equipment that is not well maintained.