Aloha radiant heaters
CPSC Recall #05-041 — November 8, 2004
Product
Aloha radiant heaters
Description
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 heatersUnits: About 30,000Importer/Distributor: Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, TexasHazard: 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: ChinaRemedy: The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard the recalled radiant heaters.
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.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 30,000
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the heaters from mid-September 2002 through April 2003 for about $16.
Importer
Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas
Manufactured In
China