CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2990.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2990.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Wal-mart, Target, Linens N Things, Bed Bath And Beyond And Additional Department And Specialty Stores Nationwide, From July 2004 Through June 2005, For Between $40 And $90. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2990.
For additional information, call The Holmes Group at (800) 593-4269 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesheaterrecall.com
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Wal-mart, Target, Linens N Things, Bed Bath And Beyond And Additional Department And Specialty Stores Nationwide, From July 2004 Through June 2005, For Between $40 And $90. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart, Target, Linens N Things, Bed Bath And Beyond And Additional Department And Specialty Stores Nationwide, From July 2004 Through June 2005, For Between $40 And $90. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans. The notice was published on August 11, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 180,000 units are potentially affected.