Safety regulator, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans
Recall 05240 · Aug 11, 2005 · The Holmes Group Inc.
180,000
units affected
180,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05240
- Date
- Aug 11, 2005
- Company
- The Holmes Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 180,000
- Product
- Holmes® and Bionaire® Tower Heater Fans
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® model BFH3530-U. The recalled heaters also have date codes beginning with 2604 through 3804 for all units, except for Holmes® model 6500TG-U, which has date codes ranging from 2604 through 4704. The model and date code can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The heater fans are 26 inches tall; come in all gray, two-tone gray, or black and gray; and have either the word Holmes® or Bionaire® printed on the front of the base.
What can happen
The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Holmes Group has received 98 reports of minor property damage to the surface under the heater. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Target, Linens N Things, Bed Bath and Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide, from July 2004 through June 2005, for between $40 and $90.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled holmes® and bionaire® tower heater fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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.