Recalls / 2016-02-04

CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

16096 · Recalled 2016-02-04 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves KUL small, black portable fan heaters. The KUL logo is printed on the front bottom of the heaters next to the power dial. The fan heater measures about 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall. The fans weigh about two pounds. An adhesive label is on the bottom of the heater with model number "KU39229" and "Date: 0515" in the lower right-hand corner.

Hazards

The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

CE North America has received four reports of the fan heaters overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North America for instructions on returning the recalled heaters with a prepaid shipping label. The firm will issue a refund check upon receipt of the returned fan heaters.

Products

Name	Model	Units
KUL Fan Heaters		About 28,000 in the United States (in addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: CE North America LLC, of Miami, Fla.
Made in: China
Sold at: Bed, Bath & Beyond, online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Consumer contact

CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at productrecall@cemglobal.com or online at www.cemglobal.com and click on the "Product Recall" link at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 16096. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.