CPSCGeneral Alert
Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard
Published: January 24, 2007Recall ID: 07086Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base.
Affected Products
Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Tower-Fans-Recalled-by-the-Holmes-Group-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/986d292097a348159a797d4b9293de03.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tower Fan |
| Hazards › Name | Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation. |
| Products › Name | Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300,000 |
| Recall I D | 3529 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit. |
| Retailers › Name | Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base. |
| Distributors › Name | The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 07086 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesfanrecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |