Recalling of National brand Heaters
21/12/2005
Warning!!!
Matsushita Electrics Industrial Co. is currently recalling its National brand heaters manufactured between 1985 and 1992 , as there have been cases of poisoning from carbon monoxide emission due to defects of heater parts. In some serious cases, it had even caused death . The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has ordered the firm to recall the product in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Law.
Hence, if you own any of the following models, please stop using it now and immediately contact Matsushita Electrics or the electrical appliances store in which you bought the heater from. Matsushita Electrics will either collect, buy back, inspect or repair your heater.
List of Recalling Models
| Product Name | FF type Kerosene Fan Heater |
FF type Kerosene Fan Heater |
Kerosene Flat Radiant Heater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial No. | OK-2525 OK-3536 |
OK-302B OK-303B OK-402B OK-403B |
OK-R500F OK-R501F OK-V501F OK-U501AF OK-R800C OK-R800AC |
| Serial No. Position |  |
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| Year of Manufacture | October 1985 ～ April 1991 | April 1991 ～ January 1992 | August 1989 ～ April 1991 |
Matsushita Costumer Service Free Dial Number :
0120-872-773
(24hours including Sat, Sun, and Public Holidays)
For more information, please refer to Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co. Website (in Japanese only):
https://sec.panasonic.co.jp/appliance/info/heating/index.htm
