Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recalled December 16, 2010 · CPSC recall 11069 · Wal-Mart
Hazard
The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2.2 million
Incidents / injuries
Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which included 11 reports of property damage beyond the heater. Injuries were reported in four incidents, three of which required medical attention for minor burns and smoke inhalation. The remaining incidents included smoke irritation, sparking or property damage beyond the heater.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com
Product
Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials Heaters
Imported by
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas
Retailers
Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →