CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters

Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.

Recall #: 05570
Affected scope: About 13,500

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Qvc, Inc. of West Chester, Penn. recalled The recall involves the Holmes model HCH4305 portable electric heaters sold by QVC as QVC….

CPSC, Holmes Group Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters was recalled by Qvc, Inc. of West Chester, Penn. in May 5, 2005. Reason: Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or f…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting a…. Verify recall #05570 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Qvc, Inc. of West Chester, Penn. issued this CPSC recall-Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or f….

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agency class: May 5, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05570 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.

Product description

The recall involves the Holmes model HCH4305 portable electric heaters sold by QVC as QVC Item No. V19768. The model number and date code is located on the bottom of the heater. Recalled heaters have a date code beginning with "33xx" through "39xx".

Reason for recall

Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05570
Date reported	May 5, 2005
Date initiated	May 5, 2005
Recalling firm	Qvc, Inc. of West Chester, Penn.
Affected scope	About 13,500
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 stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Some heaters have improperly crimped wires, which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled heater immediately. QVC is directly contacting all known consumers to arrange for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 5, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05570.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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