Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14195 · May 29, 2014 · Sunbeam
151,600
units affected
151,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14195
- Date
- May 29, 2014
- Company
- Sunbeam
- Units affected
- 151,600
- Product
- Holmes Ceramic Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue and white. The rectangular heaters included in the recall are about 12 inches tall, 8 ½ inches wide and 5 ½ inches deep and have model number HCH1823M printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is on the bottom front of the unit and two knobs controlling the fan and the thermostat are on the top. The heater adjusts between a high and low heat setting and a fan only setting.
What can happen
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 132 reports of units that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheating, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and ten reports of property damage involving burned flooring.
- Sold at
- Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled holmes ceramic heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing 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.