Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Kenmore oscillating fan heaters

Date of Recall

2014-01-15

CPSC Release Number

14-080

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 42,500

Distributor

Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Manufacturer

Collins Co., of China

Importer

Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Sold By

Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.

Problem/Hazard

Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Sears and Kmart have received seven reports of the fan heaters smoking or catching fire, including two reports of injuries. Injuries include one report of smoke inhalation and one report of a blister to a consumer's finger.

Description

This recall involves Kenmore oscillating fan heaters with model number 127.90914310. The model number and Kenmore are printed on a silver sticker on the bottom of the unit. The fan heaters are gray and white, measure about 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide, have two dials at the top for temperature and fan speed and a red on-off button on the front base. Kenmore is printed on the front bottom of the fan heaters.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

Sears/Kmart toll-free at (888) 820-3341 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, or visit the firms' websites at www.sears.com and www.kmart.com click on Product Recall for more information.

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