Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans
CPSC Recall #07-086 — January 23, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-086 |
| Recall Date | January 23, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 300,000 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Target |
| Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30. |
Product
Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans
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 Oscillating Tower Fans. Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.Name of product: Holmes® Oscillating Tower FansUnits: About 300,000Distributor: The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.Hazard: Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.Description: The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base.Sold at: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesfanrecall.com.
Hazard
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.