CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-08-11 · 05240
Hazards
The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05240
Date
2005-08-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Holmes® and Bionaire® Tower Heater Fans
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart, Target, Linens N Things, Bed Bath and Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide, from July 2004 through June 2005, for between $40 and $90.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® model BFH3530-U. The recalled heaters also have date codes beginning with 2604 through 3804 for all units, except for Holmes® model 6500TG-U, which has date codes ranging from 2604 through 4704. The model and date code can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The heater fans are 26 inches tall; come in all gray, two-tone gray, or black and gray; and have either the word Holmes® or Bionaire® printed on the front of the base.