Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled February 20, 2008 · CPSC recall 08198 · Portable
Hazard
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Units
About 152,000
Incidents / injuries
Aloha Housewares has received 29 reports of the heaters melting, smoking or catching fire, including 18 reports of property damage. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands and feet.
Description
This recall involves electric oscillating tower heaters with the name "Aloha Breeze" printed on the top. The white heaters have model number 02044 and dates codes 06/06, 06/07, 06/08 or 06/09. Model numbers and date codes are printed on the silver label located on the back of the heater, near the bottom.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Product
Portable Electric Heaters
Imported by
Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
Retailers
Wal-mart and small retail chain stores nationwide from August 2006 through November 2007 for between $35 and $45.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →