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Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Sears Kmart Kenmore oscillating fan heater
Kenmore oscillating fan heaters
Recall Date: January 15th, 2014
Type: Portable Electric Heaters
Units: About 42,500
Hazards: Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.
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.
Images:
Sears Kmart Kenmore oscillating fan heater
Label on fan heater
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.Injuries:
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.
Manufacturers:
Collins Co., of China
Importers:
Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Distributors:
Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
