Cpsc, Royal Centurian/sovereign Announce Recall Of Portable Heaters

Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters are being recalled because the internal rotating mechanism can damage electrical wiring insulation, and some electrical wire connections may be faulty—either condition could cause a fire. The heaters were sold nationwide. The recall affects all Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 units.

Recalling firm

Royal Centurian Inc. and its affiliate Royal Sovereign Corp., both of Englewood, N.J.

Product

Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters

Reason

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.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall date

1998-10-07

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/08f698f0-b32f-4489-92cd-3df53b879886