CPSC2012-01-12
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China
Hazard
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
Sold at
Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.
Affected count
About 19,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Kaz at (800) 370-8137 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kaz.com/recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kaz-USA-Recalls-Honeywell-Portable-Electric-Heaters-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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