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Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
This recall involves Kenmore oscillating fan heaters with model number 127.90914310. The model number and Kenmore are printed on a silver sticker on the bottom of the unit. The fan heaters are gray and white, measure about 12 inches tall by 9 inches wide, have two dials at the top for temperature and fan speed and a red on-off button on the front base. Kenmore is printed on the front bottom of the fan heaters.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.
Injuries
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.
Manufacturer
Collins Co., of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
14080
Product Information
Product Name
Kenmore oscillating fan heaters
Product Type
Portable Electric Heaters
Number of Units
About 42,500
Manufacturer Name
Collins Co., of China
Imported By
Sears Holdings, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured In
China