CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-02-04). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: KU39229. About 28,000 units in the US and 260 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16096 |
| Published | 2016-02-04 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-04 |
| Product category | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Products | KUL Fan Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | CE North America |
| Firms | CE North America LLC, of Miami, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 28,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 260 |
| Model numbers | KU39229 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from August 2015 through October 2015 for about $20. |
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.
Hazard
The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CE North America has received four reports of the fan heaters overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
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