Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard
This recall was issued February 20, 2008.
- Posted
- February 20, 2008
- Recall Number
- 08198
- Quantity
- About 152,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and destroy and discard them. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
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Incidents & Injuries
Aloha Housewares has received 29 reports of the heaters melting, smoking or catching fire, including 18 reports of property damage. One consumer reported minor burns to the hands and feet.