Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08198 · Feb 20, 2008 · Aloha Housewares Inc.
152,000
units affected
152,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08198
- Date
- Feb 20, 2008
- Company
- Aloha Housewares Inc.
- Units affected
- 152,000
- Product
- Portable Electric Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable electric heaters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.