Name of Product: Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters
Units: About 19,000
Distributor: Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass.
Manufacturer: Ningbo SMAL Electrics Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard: The heater�s internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
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.
Sold at: Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
Consumer 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
HZ-420
HZ-430HZ-440
Location of date code
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
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