Sears and Kmart · Recalled
Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 42,500
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $35–$40
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.
- Product type
- Portable Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Collins Co., of China, Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.
Contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 15 2014; last revised JAN 08 2015.
