A Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded to products that have"exceptional value in today's highly competitive marketplace." On average,a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded to fewer than three percentof the competing models in any given product category. Best Buys wereselected on the basis of the following factors: Air purifiers: ease ofmaintenance, noise level and performance; Heaters: performance and safetyfeatures; and Humidifiers: maintenance, performance and tank capacity.

"Kaz is committed to developing portable air purifiers, heaters andhumidifiers that are not only affordable, but offer the consumer superiorperformance and innovation," said Deborah Mudway, vice president, marketingfor Kaz. "We're delighted to be honored by Consumers Digest with Best Buysfor our three products in each of their respective categories."

About the Honeywell Consumers Digest Best Buys Products:

Air Purifier

The Honeywell HFD-110 QuietClean(TM) Tower air purifier offers superior aircleaning power, removing up to 99% of airborne particles such as dust,pollen, smoke and pet dander -- returning cleaner, fresher air to the room.A powerful but quiet fan pulls air into the unit, circulating and filteringthe air in the room several times each hour. The permanent filter iseasily rinsed clean in water, requiring little maintenance and no expensivereplacement filter costs. An automatic filter clean indicator remindsusers when it's time to clean the filter. Easy-to-use, touch buttonelectronic controls allow you to choose from three air cleaning levels.Consumers can also set the timer to automatically shut the air purifier offafter 4, 8 or 12 hours. The product retails between $149-$199 and can befound at www.amazon.com or www.kaz.com.

Humidifier

The Honeywell HCM-300T up to 99.9% Germ-Free Tower humidifier helps providecleaner, fresher moisture using the science of ultraviolettechnology. Ultraviolet light sanitizes the water, helping to reduce up to99.9% of water-bred germs, bacteria and mold. The Honeywell UV towerhumidifier comes equipped with QuietCare(TM) technology, which deliversfresh, cool moisture up to 30% quieter than other cool moisturehumidifiers. The product features three moisture settings, a space-savingtower design and is easy to clean, carry and fill. The product retails for$69.99-$79.99 and can be purchased at Best Buy, Home Depot and online atwww.amazon.com or www.kaz.com.

Heater

The Honeywell HZ-7204U Energy Smart(TM) Cool Touch Heater helps consumerssave up to 35 percent on energy bills. The product automatically regulatespower consumption based on set temperature to ensure even heating. It alsoallows you to set your temperature and get just the right amount of heatwhen you need it. The Energy Smart portable heater also includes a cooltouch housing and tip-over safety switch, making it great for overlycurious kids and pets. It retails for $39.99 and can be found at Wal-Martand online at www.amazon.com or www.kaz.com ; the product is also availablein charcoal black (model HZ-7200) and can be found at Best Buy.

About Kaz, Inc.

Kaz is a global manufacturer and marketer of portable air purifiers underthe Honeywell brand. The Honeywell trademark is used by Kaz, Inc. underlicense from Honeywell International Inc.