The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·07086·Announced 2007-01-24

Holmes Oscillating Tower Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

The Holmes Group is recalling about 300,000 oscillating tower fans because electrical arcing in the wiring can cause a fire. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact the company for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage and one injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

The Holmes Group is recalling approximately 300,000 units of the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by electrical arcing in the fan's wiring. The affected fans are white, with "Holmes®" printed on the front of the base, and the model number is located on a silver label on the back of the unit.

The company has received 16 reports of property damage, including one report of an injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation. The fans were sold at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30. The products were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans. To receive a free replacement unit, consumers should contact The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 or visit www.holmesfanrecall.com.

The recalled product

Product
Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans
Category
Consumer Product — Fans
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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