PRESS RELEASES
Electric Heaters Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Fire Danger
Concord, NH - Walmart is voluntarily recalling some electric heaters
in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
because of reports of malfunction, resulting in overheating, smoking,
burning, melting and fire. The New Hampshire Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) is asking residents to check if they have the
heaters identified and heed Walmarts request to return them to one of
their stores for a refund.
Walmart has received 21 reports of incidents, 11 of which involved
property damage beyond the heater. Injuries were reported in four cases.
The recall involves Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze, and Comfort
Essential 1500-watt heaters. They are gray with a metal handle on the
top. The model number is 1013, which can be found on the back panel.
"This situation should be taken seriously because of the potential for
injury, fire, and property damage," said Dr. Jose Montero, Director of
Public Health at DHHS. "We are urging residents to check their electric
heaters, contact the company, and stop using any recalled items
immediately."
Walmart is asking customers with the heaters to return them to the store
for a full refund. For additional information, contact Walmart toll free
at 1-800-925-6278 between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. central time, Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com. For more
information about this and other product recalls, visit the CPSC website
at
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html.