The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·14080·Announced 2014-01-15

Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Sears and Kmart are recalling Kenmore oscillating fan heaters because broken motor mounts can cause overheating, fire, and burns.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported injuries, including smoke inhalation and a burn, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to fire.

Plain-English summary

Sears and Kmart are recalling Kenmore oscillating fan heaters, model number 127.90914310, due to fire and burn hazards. The recall involves approximately 42,500 units manufactured by Collins Co. of China. The heaters are gray and white, measure about 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide, and feature two dials at the top for temperature and fan speed, along with a red on-off button on the front base. The model number and Kenmore brand name are printed on a silver sticker on the bottom of the unit.

The hazard exists because broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby items. Sears and Kmart have received seven reports of the fan heaters smoking or catching fire, including two reports of injuries. The reported injuries include one case of smoke inhalation and one report of a blister to a consumer's finger.

The recalled heaters were sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40. Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Transform for Kenmore brand products toll-free at (800) 659-7026 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Kenmore oscillating fan heaters
Manufacturer
Collins Co., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
42,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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