CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 16096
Affected scope: About 28,000 in the United States (in addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves KUL small, black portable fan heaters. The KUL logo is printed on th….

CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & B… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 4, 2016. Reason: The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North Ame…. Verify recall #16096 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

None
agency class: February 4, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16096 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves KUL small, black portable fan heaters. The KUL logo is printed on the front bottom of the heaters next to the power dial. The fan heater measures about 9 inches long by 5 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall. The fans weigh about two pounds. An adhesive label is on the bottom of the heater with model number "KU39229" and "Date: 0515" in the lower right-hand corner.

Reason for recall

The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North America for instructions on returning the recalled heaters with a prepaid shipping label. The firm will issue a refund check upon receipt of the returned fan heaters.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16096
Date reported	February 4, 2016
Date initiated	February 4, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 28,000 in the United States (in addition, about 260 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and contact CE North America for instructions on returning the r…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 4, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16096.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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