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Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: May 29, 2014
Recall number: 14-195

 

  • Holmes Ceramic Heater Model HCH1823M
    Holmes Ceramic Heater Model HCH1823M

Recall Summary

Name of product:  Holmes Ceramic Heaters

Hazard:  The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Contact:  Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on “Ceramic Heater Recall” for more information.

Recall Details

Units:  About 151,600

Description:  This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue and white. The rectangular heaters included in the recall are about 12 inches tall, 8 ½  inches wide and 5 ½ inches deep and have model number HCH1823M printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The “Holmes” logo is on the bottom front of the unit and two knobs controlling the fan and the thermostat are on the top. The heater adjusts between a high and low heat setting and a fan only setting.

Incidents/Injuries:  The firm has received 132 reports of units that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheating, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and ten reports of property damage involving burned flooring.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Sold at:  Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.

Distributor:  Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.

Manufactured in:  China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to help ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

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Source: cpsc.gov

 


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