CPSCGeneral Alert
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Published: May 29, 2014Recall ID: 14195Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Holmes Ceramic Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Sunbeam-Recalls-Holmes-Ceramic-Heaters |
| Title | Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14195.Black%2520-%2520Front%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Holmes Ceramic Heater Model HCH1823M |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14195.heater.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Holmes Ceramic Heater Model Number Location |
| Hazards › Name | The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Holmes Ceramic Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 151,600 |
| Recall I D | 1697 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2014-05-29T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 14195 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Ceramic Heater Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |