Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Oil Filled Heaters Due to Scald Hazard
Recall 15065 · Jan 29, 2015 · Sunbeam
34,000
units affected
34,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15065
- Date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Company
- Sunbeam
- Units affected
- 34,000
- Product
- Oil-Filled Heater
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves Holmes brand oil-filled heaters that are black or white in color. The heaters included in the recall are about 23 inches tall, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide and have model number HOH3000 or HOH3000B printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is near the power switch and temperature control. Products affected have a code on the heater plug blade within the following range: G192 through G298. No other codes are affected.
What can happen
The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received approximately 40 reports of units that unexpectedly sprayed heated oil, resulting in reports of property damage involving damaged carpet and fabrics. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Target and small department stores nationwide from August 2014 through November 2014 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oil-filled heater?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald 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.