CPSC2008-02-20
Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
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.
Sold at
Wal-mart and small retail chain stores nationwide from August 2006 through November 2007 for between $35 and $45.
Affected count
About 152,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Portable Electric Heaters
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Portable-Electric-Heaters-Recalled-by-Aloha-Housewares-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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