Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 14080. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fan heaters and return them to any Sears or Kmart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 14080 has the recall date 15 Jan 2014. The notice names the firm Collins. The recall has about 42,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Portable Electric Heaters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 42,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Kenmore oscillating fan heaters, About 42,500, Portable Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40. |
| Manufacturer | Collins Co., of China |
| Importer | Sears Holdings |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 42,500Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Portable Electric Heaters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Collins
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1996 | Ratchet Tie-Downs Recalled by Collins Intnrl & Eagle Hardware |
| 27 Mar 1989 | Shock Hazard Prompts Recall Of Extension Power Strip |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14080The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14080. https://recallregister.com/product/1596-sears-and-kmart-recall-kenmore-oscillating-fan-heaters-due-to-fire-and/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14080 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2013 for between $35 and $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14080?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14080?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 42,500