The ceramic element gets hot quickly inside the heater but the exterior plastic casing stays cool.
Ceramic hewter fure hazard.
In 2012 we identified the optimus h 5210 as a safety.
This is great news for families with children and pets who may touch the space heater out of curiosity.
However just like other space heaters ceramic heaters also need a certain amount of clearance and free space around them.
Although some heaters rate better than others in our fire safety tests it has been several years since a space heater failed it completely.
Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords including six reports of minor property damage.
Unlike other space heaters a ceramic heater is much less prone to starting an electric fire.
The cool casing helps prevent burns.
The good news is that ceramic component will not get hot enough to become a fire hazard or a burn risk.
No need to worry about the risk of fire when you turn on the heat.
This is an important safety feature that can prevent other nearby items from catching on fire.
Still be sure not to put your heater next to any flammable materials and allow for clearance around the heater.
There is a much lower risk of surrounding articles catching fire.
Easy to move around.
This is because the ceramic elements do not get overheated.
No injuries have been reported.
Ceramic heaters have electricity pass through ceramic instead of an exposed heating element.
The heater s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.