Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08198 · announced February 20, 2008 · Aloha Housewares · 152,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Wal-mart and small retail chain stores nationwide from August 2006 through November 2007 for between $35 and $45.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.