An electric space heater is a portable device you plug into an outlet to warm a room. In New York City, it is illegal to sell these devices without required safety features or disclosures on the package.
To prevent fires, an electric space heater must:
- Have a thermostat to control the temperature
- Shut off automatically if it tips over or gets too hot
- Be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or other approved organization
Information about these safety features must be on the package.
You can report a person or business that sells electric space heaters that do not meet these requirements.
