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Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireFeb 20, 2008
Recalled Portable Electric Heater
Recalled Portable Electric Heater

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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.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Wal-mart and small retail chain stores nationwide from August 2006 through November 2007 for between $35 and $45.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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