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Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Recall 11-069 · December 16, 2010 · Wal-Mart

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-069 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 16, 2010
Brand
Wal-Mart
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials Heaters
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2.2 million
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 6, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials Heaters · About 2.2 million units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Electric Heater
Recalled Electric Heater

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com

Recall history and context

Wal-Mart appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Wal-Mart recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials Heaters (About 2.2 million units). This recall involves Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials 1500 watt heaters.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.

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