Moderate Recalled January 12, 2012 About 19,000 units Updated April 21, 2016

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

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The hazard

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

Incidents reported: None reported

What to do now

Refund

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

Contact: For additional information, contact Kaz at (800) 370-8137 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kaz.com/recall

About this recall

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 photos

Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
HZ-430 HZ-440
HZ-430 HZ-440
Location of date code
Location of date code

Photos: U.S. CPSC