CPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall
CPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall of Radiant Heaters
Why was CPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall recalled?
Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on, while covered by a blanket or similar item.
What should I do if I have this product?
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).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Aloha radiant Heaters
- Company
- Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
- Quantity
- About 30,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the heaters from mid-September 2002 through April 2003 for about $16.
- Recall date
- November 9, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.