CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Aloha Housewares Inc. Announce Voluntary Recall of Radiant Heaters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-041

Date: November 08, 2004

Product Name: Aloha radiant heaters

Recall 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 Description:

Recessed thermal protector may cause a fire hazard if heater is left on while covered by a blanket or similar item.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 30,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the heaters from mid-September 2002 through April 2003 for about $16.

Manufactured In:

China