The Holmes Group Oil-Filled Electric Heaters recall: Fire Hazard
The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Why was The Holmes Group Oil-Filled Electric Heaters recalled?
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater. Contact: For additional information, contact The Holmes Group at (800) 306-2471 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.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® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
- Company
- The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 300,000
- Sold at
- Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.
- Recall date
- April 26, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.