Holmes Group · Recalled
Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 300,000
- Reports
- 16
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base.
The file
- Sold at
- Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
Incident log
The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
For additional information, call The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesfanrecall.com
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 JAN 24 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.