Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-957.
This recall includes Honeywell Surround Select Series portable electric heaters with model numbers HZ-420, HZ-430, and HZ-440 and five-digit date codes that have 11 as the last two digits. The heaters are black or white cylinders with a handle on top. The model number is stamped into the plastic on the bottom of the heater. The date code is located on the metal prongs of the heater's electrical plug. "Honeywell" and "Surround Heat" are printed on the front of the heaters. This heater was distributed by Kaz USA under license from Honeywell.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-957.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Best Buy, Meijer And Walmart Stores Nationwide From July 2011 Through December 2011 For Between $50 And $70. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-957.
For additional information, contact Kaz at (800) 370-8137 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kaz.com/recall
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Best Buy, Meijer And Walmart Stores Nationwide From July 2011 Through December 2011 For Between $50 And $70. Recall FAQ
Best Buy, Meijer And Walmart Stores Nationwide From July 2011 Through December 2011 For Between $50 And $70. is the subject of a furniture recall: Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on January 12, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 19,000 units are potentially affected.