Safety regulator, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
Recall 05570 · May 5, 2005 · The Holmes Group, Inc.
13,500
units affected
13,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05570
- Date
- May 5, 2005
- Company
- The Holmes Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 13,500
- Product
- Portable electric heater
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Holmes model HCH4305 portable electric heaters sold by QVC as QVC Item No. V19768. The model number and date code is located on the bottom of the heater. Recalled heaters have a date code beginning with "33xx" through "39xx".
What can happen
Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Holmes is aware of 19 reports of heaters overheating, melting or charring along the bottom of the heater, including 13 reports of minor property damage beneath the heater. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled heaters were sold exclusively by QVC via the QVC cable television channel, from October 2004 through January 2005, for about $33.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable electric heater?
Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.