Product Recall Number: 14-195
Why was Holmes Ceramic Heaters recalled?
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 14-195
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-05-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Holmes Ceramic Heaters
Description: Sunbeam has received more than 130 reports of model HCH1823M ceramic heaters either unexpectedly overheating or stop working. There has been one report of smoke inhalation and 10 reports of minor property damage.
Hazard Description: The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 151,600
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Sold At: Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed