CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric
CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
Why was CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric recalled?
Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact QVC Customer Service at (800) 367-9444 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight ET, any day of the week.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Portable electric heater
- Company
- The Holmes Group, Inc. of Milford, Mass., QVC, Inc. of West Chester, Penn.
- Quantity
- About 13,500
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 5, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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".