Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-01-12). Hazards: burn. Models: HZ-420, HZ-430, HZ-440. About 19,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12087 |
| Published | 2012-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Kaz USA |
| Firms | Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China (manufacturer); Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 19,000 |
| Model numbers | HZ-420, HZ-430, HZ-440 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70. |
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.
Hazard
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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