Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire
Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire recalled?
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit. Contact: For additional information, call The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesfanrecall.com
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
- Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans
- Company
- The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 300,000
- Sold at
- Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30.
- Recall date
- January 24, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base.