Moderate Recalled February 20, 2008 About 152,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard

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The hazard

The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: 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.

What to do now

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.

About this recall

This recall involves electric oscillating tower heaters with the name "Aloha Breeze" printed on the top. The white heaters have model number 02044 and dates codes 06/06, 06/07, 06/08 or 06/09. Model numbers and date codes are printed on the silver label located on the back of the heater, near the bottom.

Product photos

Recalled Portable Electric Heater
Recalled Portable Electric Heater

Photos: U.S. CPSC