Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-12-16 · 11069
Hazards
The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
Recall
Number
11069
Date
2010-12-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials Heaters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.
Importer(s)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials 1500 watt heaters. The heaters are grey with a metal handle on the top with vents and grey control knobs on the front. The model number is 1013 and can be found on a label on the lower left corner of the back panel of the heater.