I received the Patton Electric Heater model number PUH682 for a Christmas gift. It worked fine for about one week then just about 3 days ago, when I went to unplug it, the plug and cord were just red hot!! It had also at the same time, started acting funny. It would try to start up, then go off, then come back on. This thing needs to be recalled!!!! I'm taking mine back! My friend purchased this at Walmart. My entire model number is PUH682-WM1 (I found the WM1 part somewhere on it)
Heating & Cooling - Patton - PUH680-U Utility Heater
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I saw your post and I encourage you to report your problem to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. I called them to report the problem. The number to the company (Patton) is 763 444 8567. The number to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is 1-800-638-2772. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will take your report and if you know others that have this product and they have experienced the same thing encourage them to call and report it. The heater I had melted unto a ultility extention cord and was smoldering. It could have cause serious injury or damages to me and my family.
If this product could have injured you as well. The are a public hazard and need to be recalled.