Wal-Mart Recalls 2.2 Million Electric Heaters

Washington, DCWal-Mart Stores is recalling about 2.2 million Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heater because the heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.

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 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 were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009 for about $18.