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.
Incidents/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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the
recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full
refund.
Sold at: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013
through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.
