The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07168 · Apr 26, 2007 · The Holmes Group
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07168
- Date
- Apr 26, 2007
- Company
- The Holmes Group
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Holmes oil-filled electric heaters with model number HOH2505 and HOH2520. The model number and "Holmes®" are printed on the side of the unit near the bottom.
What can happen
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Holmes Group has received reports of 59 incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor injuries, including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of property damage, including four fires that caused between $41,000 and $200,000 in damage.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled holmes® oil-filled electric heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.
What is the hazard?
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
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.