Aloha Housewares · Recalled
Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 152,000
- Reports
- 29
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $35–$45
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Wal-mart and small retail chain stores nationwide from August 2006 through November 2007 for between $35 and $45.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
Incident log
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.
What the notice says 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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 20 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.