Sunbeam · Recalled
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 151,600
- Reports
- 132
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says 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.
Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Ceramic Heater Recall" for more information.
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 29 2014; last revised JAN 09 2015.
