Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-01-12 · 12087
Hazards
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
12087
Date
2012-01-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China
Retailer(s)
Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.
Distributor(s)
Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass.
Country of manufacture
China
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.