Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12087
Recall Date
2012-01-12
Manufacturer
Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China
Units Affected
About 19,000
Products Involved
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters
Hazard
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28