The Holmes Group · Recalled
The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
- Units
- About 300,000
- Reports
- 59
- Injuries
- 12
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40–$50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves Holmes oil-filled electric heaters with model number HOH2505 and HOH2520. The model number and "Holmes®" are printed on the side of the unit near the bottom.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
Incident log
The Holmes Group has received reports of 59 incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor injuries, including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of property damage, including four fires that caused between $41,000 and $200,000 in damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.
For additional information, contact The Holmes Group at (800) 306-2471 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.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 APR 26 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
