CPSC, Royal Centurian/Sovereign Announce Recall of Portable Heaters

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Reference record — not a live warning · recall-notice · official-source

Only Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters with serial numbers beginning with 92, 93, 94, 95 or 96 are being recalled. These heaters use a fan to force the heated air into the room, and they rotate side-to-side to distribute the heated air throughout the room. These units are constructed of black plastic in a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 7 inches and a height of 13 inches. The units are labeled in part, "RS...CERAMIC HEATER AUTO THERMOSTAT CONTROL...120v, 60 hz, 1500 w...MODEL NO. RST-1200 ...Royal Sovereign Corp...UL LISTED AIR HEATER...MADE IN KOREA." The serial number is located underneath the heater's base.

Provider

CPSC — consumer recall notices

Source observed

10/7/1998, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Source updated

8/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Location

US

units

["About 39,300"]

hazards

["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."]

products

["Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters"]

remedies

["Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately and call Royal Centurian Inc. for instructions on returning the heaters for free repair."]

manufacturer

[]

recall number

99004

consumer contact

Consumers may call Royal Centurian Inc. toll-free at (888) 347-2757 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

freshness minutes

180

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