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CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

Published: February 4, 2016Recall ID: 16096Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

KUL Fan Heaters

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/CE-North-America-Recalls-Fan-Heaters
TitleCE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16096.KULFanHeater800.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionKUL Fan Heater
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16096.KULFanHeaterModelLabe800l.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionKUL Fan Heater Model Label
Hazards › NameThe fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameCE North America has received four reports of the fan heaters overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameKUL Fan Heaters
Products › TypePortable Electric Heaters
Products › Category I D67922
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 28,000 in the United States (in addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D6644
Remedies › NameConsumers 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.
Importers › NameCE North America LLC, of Miami, Fla.
Retailers › NameBed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from August 2015 through October 2015 for about $20.
Recall Date2016-02-04T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Recall Number16096
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttp://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56902r-eng.php
Consumer ContactCE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.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.
Last Publish Date2016-02-04T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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