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Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

CPSC Recall #07-168 — April 25, 2007

Recall #07-168 Date: April 25, 2007 Remedy: Replace

Product

Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric Heaters. A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.Name of product: Holmes® Oil-Filled Electric HeatersUnits: About 300,000Distributor: The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.Hazard: A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.Incidents/Injuries: The Holmes Group has received reports of 59 incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor injuries including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of property damage including four fires that caused between $41,000 and $200,000 in damage.Description: The recall involves Holmes oil-filled electric heaters with model number HOH2505 and HOH2520. The model number and "Holmes®" are printed on the side of the unit near the bottom.Sold at: Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Holmes Group at (800) 306-2471 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.com.

Hazard

A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.

Incidents / Injuries

The Holmes Group has received reports of 59 incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor injuries including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of property damage including four fires that caused between $41,000 and $200,000 in damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.

Units Affected

About 300,000

Sold At

Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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