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PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
Effective: August 11, 2005
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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
HolmesR
and BionaireR
Tower Heater Fans |
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Units: |
About 180,000 |
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Manufacturer: |
The Holmes Group Inc., of
Milford, Massachusetts |
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Hazard: |
The power cord on the units can
fray or sever causing the fan to
stop working and overheat. This
could pose a fire hazard to
consumers. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
The Holmes Group has received 98
reports of minor property damage
to the surface under the heater.
No injuries have been reported. |
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Description: |
The recall involves HolmesR
models:
HFH6498-U
HFH6500-U
and
HFH6500TG-U
and BionaireR
model BFH3530-U.
The recalled heaters also have
date codes beginning with 2604
through 3804 for all units,
except for HolmesR
model 6500TG-U, which has date
codes ranging from 2604 through
4704.
The model and date code can be
found on the silver label on the
back of the unit.
The heater fans are 26 inches
tall; come in all gray, two-tone
gray, or black and gray; and
have either the word HolmesR
or BionaireR printed
on the front of the base. |
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Sold at: |
Wal-Mart, Target,
Linens N Things, Bed
Bath & Beyond and additional
department and specialty stores
nationwide from July 2004
through June 2005 for between
$40 and $90. |
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Manufactured in: |
China. |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should immediately
stop using the heaters and
contact The Holmes Group for
instructions on receiving a
replacement unit. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information, call
The Holmes Group at (800)
593-4269 anytime. |
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