The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
USThe Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/The-Holmes-Group-Recalls-Oil-Filled-Electric-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1338cece51394c4aa1c1d78062408b1a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Model HOH2520 Electric Heater |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a97884c368b74df3aad43613555dd97b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Model HOH2505 Electric Heater |
| Hazards › Name | A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300,000 |
| Recall I D | 3603 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 07168 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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