Holmes Group · Recalled
CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
- Units
- About 13,500
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $33
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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".
The file
- Sold at
- The recalled heaters were sold exclusively by QVC via the QVC cable television channel, from October 2004 through January 2005, for about $33.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- QVC, Inc. of West Chester, Penn., The Holmes Group, Inc. of Milford, Mass.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 05 2005; last revised DEC 13 2024.