Wal-Mart Recalls Heaters
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. It is estimated that 2.2 million of the heaters are in the hands of consumers.
According to the recall the heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. 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 heaters in question are sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores. As a point of reference the heaters were sold from December 2001 through October 2009 for under twenty dollar. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
