Product Recall Number: 14-080
Why was Kenmore oscillating fan heaters recalled?
Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 14-080
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-01-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Kenmore oscillating fan heaters
Description: The fan heaters can overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items.
Hazard Description: Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 42,500
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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and contact Transform for Kenmore brand products for a full refund.
Sold At: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.
Importers: Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed