Sunbeam Holmes Ceramic Heaters recall: Fire Hazard
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Sunbeam Holmes Ceramic Heaters recalled?
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund. Contact: Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Ceramic Heater Recall" for more information.
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 Ceramic Heaters
- Company
- Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 151,600
- Sold at
- Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
- Recall date
- May 29, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 132 reports of units that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheating, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and ten reports of property damage involving burned flooring.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue and white. The rectangular heaters included in the recall are about 12 inches tall, 8 ½ inches wide and 5 ½ inches deep and have model number HCH1823M printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is on the bottom front of the unit and two knobs controlling the fan and the thermostat are on the top. The heater adjusts between a high and low heat setting and a fan only setting.