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