Meijer Recalls Konwin Desktop Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 25179 · Mar 13, 2025 · Meijer
6,050
units affected
6,050
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25179
- Date
- Mar 13, 2025
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 6,050
- Product
- Konwin Desktop Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Konwin branded desktop heaters have model number BHN2133. The heater has a white plastic frame with a black fan and black grill covers. The heater measures about 12 inches high and about 10 inches wide. "Konwin" and the model number are printed on a label on the bottom of the heater.
What can happen
The heater's fan can fail to turn on and cause the unit to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desktop heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund through the original form of payment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received eight reports of fans burning and melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky from September 2024 through January 2025 for between $25 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled konwin desktop heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desktop heaters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund through the original form of payment.
What is the hazard?
The heater's fan can fail to turn on and cause the unit to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.