CE North America Expands Recall of Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B
CPSC recall 16133 · announced March 31, 2016 · Ce · 8,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves KUL small, white 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 "KU39221" and "Date: 0715" in the lower right-hand corner. KUL black units were involved in the previous recall.
The hazard
The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CE North America has received one consumer report of the fan heaters overheating and catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: H-E-B grocery stores in Texas from September 2015 through December 2015 for about $15.
Consumer contact: CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30a.m.to 5:30p.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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.