Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled January 15, 2014 · CPSC recall 14080 · Sears and Kmart

Sears Kmart Kenmore oscillating fan heater

Hazard

Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 42,500

Incidents / injuries

Sears and Kmart have received seven reports of the fan heaters smoking or catching fire, including two reports of injuries. Injuries include one report of smoke inhalation and one report of a blister to a consumer's finger.

Description

This recall involves Kenmore oscillating fan heaters with model number 127.90914310. The model number and Kenmore are printed on a silver sticker on the bottom of the unit. The fan heaters are gray and white, measure about 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide, have two dials at the top for temperature and fan speed and a red on-off button on the front base. Kenmore is printed on the front bottom of the fan heaters.

What to do

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.

Contact

Contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Kenmore oscillating fan heaters

Manufacturer(s)

Collins Co., of China

Imported by

Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.

Made in

China

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