American-made space heaters that were exclusively sold on Amazon have been recalled due to electric shock and fire hazards.

A space heater sold on Amazon is being recalled due to the potential to cause an "electric shock," resulting in a fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.

Space heaters are a helpful way to keep warm during winter. But if you have one, you may want to check the label before using it. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 8,000 space heaters have been recalled due to electric shock and fire hazard risks.

Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards, officials said. Here's what to know.