Recalls / 2012-01-12

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

12087 · Recalled 2012-01-12 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters		About 19,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd.
Distributor: Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass.
Made in: China
Sold at: Best Buy, Meijer, Walmart from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50, $70.

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

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Source: CPSC recall 12087. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.