Micathermic heater

A micathermic heater is a type of space heater in which the heating element is covered in thin sheets of mica. Micathermic heaters produce both convection heat and radiant heat,^[1] and are usually thinner than other types of heaters.^[2]

Micathermic heater

Risks

The 1500 watt SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater was recalled in 2008 due to it being a fire hazard.^[3]

References

1. Branco Miletic (13 June 2008). "Omega Rolls Out New Heating Technology". SmartHouse magazine. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
2. Doug Aamoth. "Micathermic Heaters: Do they work well?". 3 October 2009. TechCrunch. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
3. "QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard". United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Retrieved 10 November 2018.