Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire/Burn Hazard Published Dec. 23, 2010 WASHINGTON D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart, announced Dec. 20, a voluntary recall of Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials space heaters. "Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed," the Commission said in a press release. "The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire." This recall involves about 2.2 million 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 made in China and were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18. "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," the Commission's report continued. "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund," the Commission press release concluded. For additional information, contact Wal-Mart toll-free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds owners of these products that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.