Collins International Co. recalled about 20,000 Oscillating Ceramic Heaters after receiving complaints that the units were overheating and causing fires. The company received seven reports of the products overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four incidents of damage to carpets or floors.

The recall is for 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heaters with a model number of EB38005. The unit has a white plastic covering with the words ?Heat Wave? in black. The unit has a control number of ETL 3090262; both the model number and control number can be found on the bottom of the product. The products, which were made in China, were sold at Menard?s stores from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25.

Consumers are advised to stop using the heaters immediately and return them to any Menard?s store for a full refund. Those with additional questions about the recall can contact Collins International at 1-866-877-1889 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company?s website.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-115, December 6, 2007.