CPSCGeneral Alert
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Oil Filled Heaters Due to Scald Hazard
Published: January 29, 2015Recall ID: 15065Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Holmes brand oil-filled heaters that are black or white in color. The heaters included in the recall are about 23 inches tall, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide and have model number HOH3000 or HOH3000B printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is near the power switch and temperature control. Products affected have a code on the heater plug blade within the following range: G192 through G298. No other codes are affected.
Affected Products
Oil-Filled Heater
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Sunbeam-Recalls-Holmes-Oil-Filled-Heaters |
| Title | Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Oil Filled Heaters Due to Scald Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15065.white.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Holmes Oil-Filled Heater (White) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15065.black.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Holmes Oil-Filled Heater (Black) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15065.model-number.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Holmes Oil-Filled Heater Model Number Location |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15065.code.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Location of code on plug blade |
| Hazards › Name | The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received approximately 40 reports of units that unexpectedly sprayed heated oil, resulting in reports of property damage involving damaged carpet and fabrics. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Oil-Filled Heater |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 67907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 34,000 in United States |
| Recall I D | 1900 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam for instructions on how to obtain a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Target and small department stores nationwide from August 2014 through November 2014 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2015-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Holmes brand oil-filled heaters that are black or white in color. The heaters included in the recall are about 23 inches tall, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide and have model number HOH3000 or HOH3000B printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is near the power switch and temperature control. Products affected have a code on the heater plug blade within the following range: G192 through G298. No other codes are affected. |
| Distributors › Name | Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 15065 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Sunbeam Products, Inc. at (800) 515-4715 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Oil Filled Heater Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |