CPSC recall · Reported August 11, 2005
CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans
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.
The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass. recalled The recall involves Holmes® models HFH6498-U, HFH6500-U and HFH6500TG-U and Bionaire® mod….
CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans was recalled by The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass. in August 11, 2005. Reason: The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for inst…. Verify recall #05240 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. This could pose ….
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- August 11, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05240 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05240 |
| Date reported | August 11, 2005 |
| Date initiated | August 11, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 180,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a replacement unit.
- Check the recall number (05240) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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