CPSC Recall in 2010: Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2010.
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.
The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
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Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which included 11 reports of property damage beyond the heater. Injuries were reported in four incidents, three of which required medical attention for minor burns and smoke inhalation. The remaining incidents included smoke irritation, sparking or property damage beyond the heater.
Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.
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