Ceramic Hewter Fure Hazard

There is a much lower risk of surrounding articles catching fire.

Ceramic hewter fure hazard.

No need to worry about the risk of fire when you turn on the heat. 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 good news is that ceramic component will not get hot enough to become a fire hazard or a burn risk.

Unlike other space heaters a ceramic heater is much less prone to starting an electric fire. In 2012 we identified the optimus h 5210 as a safety. Easy to move around. Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords including six reports of minor property damage.

However just like other space heaters ceramic heaters also need a certain amount of clearance and free space around them. The heater s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. This is an important safety feature that can prevent other nearby items from catching on fire. Still be sure not to put your heater next to any flammable materials and allow for clearance around the heater.

Although some heaters rate better than others in our fire safety tests it has been several years since a space heater failed it completely. No injuries have been reported. Ceramic heaters have electricity pass through ceramic instead of an exposed heating element. The cool casing helps prevent burns.

Utilizing this technique a ceramic heater remains cool because the plastic on the outside does not absorb the heat.