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Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Reported: December 16, 2010 Initiated: December 16, 2010 #11069

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 2.2 million.
Why was this product recalled?
The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11069.