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CPSCRecalled Jan 12, 2012 · #12087

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

Hazard

The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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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.

Product details

Product
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters
Type
Electric Heaters
Manufacturer
Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice