The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05570·Announced 2005-05-05

Holmes Portable Electric Heaters Recalled for Overheating and Fire Risk

The Holmes Group is recalling about 13,500 portable electric heaters sold by QVC due to improperly crimped wires that can cause overheating, melting, or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Holmes Group, Inc. is recalling approximately 13,500 portable electric heaters, model HCH4305, sold exclusively by QVC from October 2004 through January 2005. The heaters were sold for about $33 as QVC Item No. V19768. Affected units have a date code on the bottom beginning with "33xx" through "39xx".

The recall is due to improperly crimped wires that can result in overheating, creating a potential thermal burn or fire hazard. The company is aware of 19 reports of heaters overheating, melting, or charring along the bottom, including 13 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact QVC Customer Service at (800) 367-9444 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight ET, any day of the week.

The recalled product

Product
Portable electric heater
Manufacturer
The Holmes Group, Inc. of Milford, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
13,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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