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

危险说明 Hazard

• The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

Options：Refund

消费者联系信息

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