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« on: December 16, 2010, 06:47:14 PM »

http://www.examiner.com/headlines-in-providence/walmart-electric-heater-recall-walmart-recalls-2-2-million-heaters-for-burns

For Immediate Release: Walmart and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today, December 16, 2010, a voluntary recall of over 2,000,000 electric heaters due to fire and burn hazards. The electric heater recall includes Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide, which would include stores in the Providence, Rhode Island area Walmart stores.

Walmart  Heater Recall: Property Damage, Minor Burns, and Smoke Inhalation

    CNN Money reports, "So far, Wal-Mart said it has received four reports of injuries for "minor burns and smoke inhalation" and 11 reports of property damage." However, according to the CPSC, "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."

What Electric Heaters are Affected in the Walmart Recall?
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. The heaters were sold in Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.

For additional information, contact Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7:00am and 9:00pm CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.walmart.com

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