Product Recall Number: 07-168
Why was Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters recalled?
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 07-168
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters. A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.Name of product: Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric HeatersUnits: About 300,000Distributor: The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.Hazard: A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.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.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.Sold at: Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Holmes Group at (800) 306-2471 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.com.
Hazard Description: A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 300,000
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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.
Sold At: Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed