The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25179·Announced 2025-03-13

Meijer Recalls Konwin Desktop Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Meijer is recalling about 6,050 Konwin desktop heaters because the fan can fail to turn on, causing the unit to overheat and ignite. The company received eight reports of fans burning and melting, but no injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The product has demonstrated a failure mode with eight reported instances of fans burning and melting, creating a documented risk of fire and burn injury. However, no injuries or property damage have been reported, placing this below the Severe threshold.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution Inc. is recalling approximately 6,050 Konwin desktop heaters (model BHN2133). The heaters have a white plastic frame with a black fan and black grill covers, and measure about 12 inches high by 10 inches wide.

The heater's fan can fail to turn on, allowing the unit to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The company has received eight reports of fans burning and melting. No injuries have been reported to date.

These heaters were sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky between September 2024 and January 2025, priced between $25 and $40.

Consumers who own a recalled heater should stop using it immediately and return it to any Meijer store for a full refund through the original form of payment. For additional information, consumers can contact Meijer at 800-927-8699 or visit Meijer's product recalls page online.

The recalled product

Product
Konwin Desktop Heaters
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
  • overheating
Affected units
6,050

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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