Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell portable electric heaters due to burn hazard

Jan. 13, 2012—Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Kaz USA, announced a recall of Honeywell Surround Select portable electric heaters. The heaters’ internal housing, which includes the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. The products were sold nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011. No injuries were reported.

This recall involves Honeywell Surround Select series portable electric heaters that have model numbers HZ420, HZ430 and HZ440, and a five-digit date code that has 11 as the last two digits. The heaters are black or white cylinders that have a top handle. “Honeywell” and “Surround Heat” are printed on the front of the heater. The recalled heaters were distributed by Kaz USA under license from Honeywell.

Consumers should unplug and stop using the heaters immediately and contact Kaz for a full refund. For more information, call Kaz at 800/370-8137 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET or go to kaz.com/recall.