CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-05). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: HCH4305. About 13,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05570 |
| Published | 2005-05-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-13 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Portable electric heater |
| Firm named in the title | Holmes Group |
| Firms | The Holmes Group, Inc. of Milford, Mass. (importer); QVC, Inc. of West Chester, Penn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,500 |
| Model numbers | HCH4305 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | The recalled heaters were sold exclusively by QVC via the QVC cable television channel, from October 2004 through January 2005, for about $33. |
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".
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.
Incidents and 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.
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