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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

Agency Publication Date: February 4, 2016
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Summary

CE North America is recalling about 28,000 KUL small, black portable fan heaters because they can overheat and catch fire. There have been four reports of these heaters catching fire, though no injuries have been reported. These units were sold exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online between August 2015 and October 2015 for approximately $20. Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and contact the manufacturer for a full refund.

Risk

The internal components of the fan heater can overheat during operation, creating a risk that the unit will catch fire. Four incidents of the heaters catching fire have already been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled fan heater and unplug it from the power source.
  2. Check the bottom of the heater for an adhesive label to confirm the model number is 'KU39229' and the date code in the lower right-hand corner is '0515'.
  3. Verify the 'KUL' logo is printed on the front bottom of the heater next to the power dial. The unit should measure approximately 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall.
  4. Contact CE North America at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email productrecall@cemglobal.com to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the heater.
  5. Return the heater using the provided label; the firm will issue a refund check once the unit is received.
  6. Visit www.cemglobal.com and click on 'Product Recall' at the bottom of the page for more information.
  7. For additional questions, you may contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North America for instructions on returning the recalled heaters with a prepaid shipping label. The firm will issue a refund check upon receipt of the returned fan heaters.

Contact: CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at productrecall@cemglobal.com or online at www.cemglobal.com and click on the "Product Recall" link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: KUL Small Portable Fan Heater (Black)
Model:
KU39229
Date Ranges: Date: 0515, August 2015 through October 2015

Product Images

KUL Fan Heater

KUL Fan Heater

KUL Fan Heater Model Label

KUL Fan Heater Model Label

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16096
Status: Active
Sold By: Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from August 2015 through October 2015 for about $20.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 28,000 in the United States (in addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: CE North America LLC, of Miami, Fla.
Contact: CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at productrecall@cemglobal.com or online at www.cemglobal.com and click on the "Product Recall" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: February 4, 2016

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