CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans

Active Recall Announced August 11, 2005 CPSC #05240

Quick answer

CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans is CPSC recall #05240, announced on August 11, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® model BFH3530-U. The recalled heaters also have date codes beginning with 2604 through 3804 for all units, except for Holmes® 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 Holmes® or Bionaire® printed on the front of the base. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact the holmes group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.. Affected brand: The Holmes Group Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® model BFH3530-U. The recalled heaters also have date codes beginning with 2604 through 3804 for all units, except for Holmes® 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 Holmes® or Bionaire® printed on the front of the base.

Affected products

Holmes® and Bionaire® Tower Heater Fans

Recalled brands

The Holmes Group Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.

Recall date

August 11, 2005

Categories

Electric Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05240?

CPSC recall #05240 covers CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 11, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® model BFH3530-U. The recalled heaters also have date codes beginning with 2604 through 3804 for all units, except for Holmes® 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 Holmes® or Bionaire® printed on the front of the base.

What is the remedy for recall #05240?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05240 is consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact the holmes group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-The-Holmes-Group-Announce-Recall-of-Tower-Heater-Fans. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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