CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-05-05 · 05570
Hazards
Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
Recall
Number
05570
Date
2005-05-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable electric heater
Companies
Retailer(s)
The recalled heaters were sold exclusively by QVC via the QVC cable television channel, from October 2004 through January 2005, for about $33.
Importer(s)
The Holmes Group, Inc. of Milford, Mass.
Distributor(s)
QVC, Inc. of West Chester, Penn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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".