Recalls / 2007-08-30
Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
07296 · Recalled 2007-08-30 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Reported injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha Breeze Portable Electric Heaters | About 281,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Aloha Housewares, Inc. of Arlington, Texas
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart 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.
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Source: CPSC recall 07296. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.