Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 12, 2012 CPSC #12087

Quick answer

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #12087, announced on January 12, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact kaz for a full refund.. Affected brands: Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China, Kaz USA Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters

Recalled brands

Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China, Kaz USA Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

January 12, 2012

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12087?

CPSC recall #12087 covers Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 12, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12087?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12087 is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact kaz for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kaz-USA-Recalls-Honeywell-Portable-Electric-Heaters-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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