Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
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Recalled Aloha radiant heater
Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on while covered by a blanket or similar item.
About 30,000
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Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas. is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 Aloha radiant heaters. Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on while covered by a blanket or similar item.
Name of product: Aloha radiant heaters
Units: About 30,000
Importer/Distributor: Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
Hazard: Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on while covered by a blanket or similar item.
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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the heaters from mid-September 2002 through April 2003 for about $16.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled radiant heaters.
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
None reported.
Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
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