Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08198
Affected scope: About 152,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves electric oscillating tower heaters with the name "Aloha Breeze" prin….

Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 20, 2008. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #08198 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: February 20, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08198 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08198
Date reported	February 20, 2008
Date initiated	February 20, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 152,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy …

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08198.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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