Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07296 · announced August 30, 2007 · Aloha Housewares, Inc. Of Arlington, Texas · 281,000 units affected
The product
The recalled electric heaters are white-colored with the name "Aloha Breeze" printed on the front. The recall includes model number 05226 with date codes of 07/05, 08/05 and 11/05. The model number and date code are printed on the silver label located on the bottom of the heater.
The hazard
The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and destroy and discard the product. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Aloha Housewares has received seven reports of heaters melting, smoking or catching fire, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from July 2005 to July 2007 for about $15.
Consumer contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.