CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
Recalled May 5, 2005 · CPSC recall 05570 · Holmes
Hazard
Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.
Units
About 13,500
Incidents / injuries
Holmes is aware of 19 reports of heaters overheating, melting or charring along the bottom of the heater, including 13 reports of minor property damage beneath the heater. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recall involves the Holmes model HCH4305 portable electric heaters sold by QVC as QVC Item No. V19768. The model number and date code is located on the bottom of the heater. Recalled heaters have a date code beginning with "33xx" through "39xx".
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.
Contact
For more information, contact QVC Customer Service at (800) 367-9444 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight ET, any day of the week.
Product
Portable electric heater
Imported by
The Holmes Group, Inc. of Milford, Mass.
Distributed by
QVC, Inc. of West Chester, Penn.
Retailers
The recalled heaters were sold exclusively by QVC via the QVC cable television channel, from October 2004 through January 2005, for about $33.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →