Wal-Mart recalls 2.2 million electric heaters

[December 17, 2010]  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recalled about 2.2 million electric heaters Thursday after receiving reports of burn injuries and property damage from fire.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of "Flow Pro," "Airtech," "Aloha Breeze" and "Comfort Essentials" heaters sold at Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 to October 2009.

The heaters can malfunction and cause overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, it said. Those included 11 reports of property damage beyond the heater, and four injuries. Three people needed medical care for minor burns and smoke inhalation.

The 1,500-watt heaters sold for about $18 and have model number 1013 on a label on the back panel.

For more information, contact the company at 800-925-6278 or www.walmart.com.

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