CPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall of Radiant Heaters
Recalled November 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 05041 · Aloha Housewares
Hazard
Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on, while covered by a blanket or similar item.
Remedy
The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled radiant heaters.
Units
About 30,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
These electric radiant heaters are Model 02931, with date code 02/07. The model and date code are printed on a silver UL label on the bottom of the heater. The heater is gray, and the name Airtech is printed on the heater.
What to do
The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled radiant heaters.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Aloha radiant Heaters
Imported by
Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the heaters from mid-September 2002 through April 2003 for about $16.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →