KUL fan heaters recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 31, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

CE North America Expands Recall of Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at H-E-B

Recall number

16133

Sold / distributed

H-E-B grocery stores in Texas from September 2015 through December 2015 for about $15.

Why it was recalled

The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves KUL small, white portable fan heaters. The KUL logo is printed on the front bottom of the heaters next to the power dial. The fan heater measures about 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall. The fans weigh about two pounds. An adhesive label is on the bottom of the heater with model number "KU39221" and "Date: 0715" in the lower right-hand corner. KUL black units were involved in the previous recall.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.