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CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMay 5, 2005
Recalled Heater
Recalled Heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & 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.

Product 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".

Sold on

The recalled heaters were sold exclusively by QVC via the QVC cable television channel, from October 2004 through January 2005, for about $33.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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