More than 300,000 space heaters sold at Costco and other major retailers are being recalled after the devices were linked to overheating and sudden fires. The recall targets households who bought the DREO DR-HSH015 ceramic electric space heater, a popular model sold both in stores and online. As your trusted consumer watchdog, I track recalls like this one so you can catch the warning before it turns into an emergency in your own home.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Hesung Innovation Corp has voluntarily recalled about 338,800 of these heaters in the United States, along with another 36,300 in Canada. The agency said the company received 17 reports of units overheating and igniting. At least three of those incidents caused property damage, and one consumer reported burn injuries to the hand.
How to spot it
- The recalled unit is the DREO model DR-HSH015, a black ceramic electric space heater that measures about 11.5 inches wide and 13 inches tall.
- It comes with a remote control, and the DREO brand name is printed on the front.
- Affected units were manufactured between April 2025 and January 2026. The manufacture date, in YYYY/MM format, is printed alongside the model number on a label on the heater's underside.
- The heaters sold for between $70 and $110 between September 2025 and October 2026.
- They were sold at Costco stores nationwide and online at Dreo.com, BestBuy.com, Kohls.com, Lowes.com, QVC.com, HomeDepot.com, B2BRenew.com and Costco.com.
What to do if it happened to you
The commission advises anyone with one of these heaters to stop using it and unplug it right away. To get a free replacement, consumers are asked to destroy the unit by cutting the electrical cord, then send a photograph of the destroyed heater to the manufacturer.
For more information, consumers can contact DREO at 833-820-0887 or by email at [email protected].
As always, if you bought one of these heaters for the colder months ahead, do not wait to check the label. Recalls like this one are exactly why it pays to double check what is plugged in at home before the risk becomes real.
Source: KXAN Austin
