Product recall · May 29, 2014
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
- Recall number
- 14195
- Announced
- Product
- Holmes Ceramic Heaters
- Distributor
- Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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.
- Units
- About 151,600
- 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.
- Sold at
- Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
- Consumer contact
- Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Ceramic Heater Recall" for more information.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 14195
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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