Konwin Desktop Heaters Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

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Recall Summary
On March 13, 2025, Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced a recall of Konwin branded desktop heaters. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 25179. The recall involves approximately 6,050 units. The heaters were sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky from September 2024 through January 2025, with a retail price between $25 and $40. The product was manufactured in China.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the Konwin desktop heater, model number BHN2133. The heater has a white plastic frame with a black fan and black grill covers. It measures approximately 12 inches high and about 10 inches wide. The brand name “Konwin” and the model number are printed on a label located on the bottom of the heater. No other models, colors, or variations are specified in the recall notice. The recall notice does not provide a list of serial numbers or date codes.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the heater’s fan can fail to turn on, which may cause the unit to overheat and ignite. This presents fire and burn hazards. The firm received eight reports of fans burning and melting. No injuries have been reported in connection with this hazard. The recall notice does not specify the number of incidents involving property damage or the circumstances of the reported melting and burning events beyond the eight reports received by the firm.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled desktop heaters. The recall notice directs consumers to return the heaters to any Meijer store. The notice does not specify whether consumers need to bring the original packaging, receipt, or any proof of purchase. It also does not provide instructions for shipping the product back if a consumer is unable to visit a store. The recall notice does not include any warnings about continued use or temporary fixes.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund through the original form of payment. Consumers who return the recalled heaters to any Meijer store will receive a full refund. The recall notice does not specify whether the refund includes sales tax or any additional compensation for travel or inconvenience. It also does not state whether a store credit or gift card is offered as an alternative to the original payment method. No replacement product or repair option is mentioned in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Meijer for additional information by calling 800-927-8699. Alternatively, consumers can use the contact form available at the Meijer help website: https://help.meijer.com/csp?id=m_kb_recall. Information is also available online at https://www.meijer.com/ by clicking on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page. The recall notice does not specify hours of operation for the phone line, whether the contact form is monitored during business hours only, or if there is a dedicated email address for recall inquiries. No international contact information is provided.

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