An electric space heater is a portable device you plug into an electrical outlet to warm a room. In New York City, it is illegal to sell electric space heaters without required safety features or disclosures on the package.
To prevent fires, electric space heaters must:
- Have a thermostat to control the temperature
- Have an automatic shutoff if the heater tips over or overheats
- 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 file a complaint about a person or business that sells electric space heaters that do not meet these legal requirements.
By Email
Email your complaint to consumers@dcwp.nyc.gov. Please be as specific as possible about the problem.
By Phone
