There is a much lower risk of surrounding articles catching fire.
Ceramic hewter fure hazard.
Easy to move around.
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.
This is great news for families with children and pets who may touch the space heater out of curiosity.
The heater s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Unlike other space heaters a ceramic heater is much less prone to starting an electric fire.
Still be sure not to put your heater next to any flammable materials and allow for clearance around the heater.
No injuries have been reported.
Ceramic heaters have electricity pass through ceramic instead of an exposed heating element.
However just like other space heaters ceramic heaters also need a certain amount of clearance and free space around them.
The ceramic element gets hot quickly inside the heater but the exterior plastic casing stays cool.
Although some heaters rate better than others in our fire safety tests it has been several years since a space heater failed it completely.
This is because the ceramic elements do not get overheated.
In 2012 we identified the optimus h 5210 as a safety.
This is an important safety feature that can prevent other nearby items from catching on fire.
This recall involves lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in.
No need to worry about the risk of fire when you turn on the heat.