In cooperation with Wal-Mart, the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of about 2.2 million space heaters that could overheat, melt, or catch fire.

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In the United States, solar waters heaters generally sit atop individual homes and businesses, and the hot water is seldom used for space heating.

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