The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05240·Announced 2005-08-11

Holmes and Bionaire Tower Heater Fans Recalled for Fire Hazard

The Holmes Group is recalling about 180,000 tower heater fans because fraying power cords can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 98 reports of property damage, meeting the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) which includes significant property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

The Holmes Group Inc. is recalling approximately 180,000 Holmes and Bionaire tower heater fans due to a fire hazard. The affected models are Holmes HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U, HFH6500TG-U, and Bionaire BFH3530-U. These units were sold at retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Linens N Things, and Bed Bath and Beyond from July 2004 through June 2005 for between $40 and $90.

The power cord on the recalled units can fray or sever, which may cause the fan to stop working and overheat. This condition poses a fire hazard to consumers. The company has received 98 reports of minor property damage to the surface under the heater, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit. The model and date code can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. For additional information, consumers can call The Holmes Group at (800) 593-4269 or visit www.holmesheaterrecall.com.

The recalled product

Product
Holmes® and Bionaire® Tower Heater Fans
Manufacturer
The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
180,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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