Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled January 12, 2012 · CPSC recall 12087 · Kaz

Hazard

The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 19,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall includes Honeywell Surround Select Series portable electric heaters with model numbers HZ-420, HZ-430, and HZ-440 and five-digit date codes that have 11 as the last two digits. The heaters are black or white cylinders with a handle on top. The model number is stamped into the plastic on the bottom of the heater. The date code is located on the metal prongs of the heater's electrical plug. "Honeywell" and "Surround Heat" are printed on the front of the heaters. This heater was distributed by Kaz USA under license from Honeywell.

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.

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

Product

Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters

Manufacturer(s)

Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China

Distributed by

Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass.

Retailers

Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →