Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 14080 · Jan 15, 2014 · Sears and Kmart
42,500
units affected
42,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14080
- Date
- Jan 15, 2014
- Company
- Sears and Kmart
- Units affected
- 42,500
- Product
- Kenmore oscillating fan heaters
- Product type
- Portable Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kenmore oscillating fan heaters?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.