CPSC recall · Reported January 24, 2007
Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. recalled The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found ….
Tower Fans Recalled by the Holmes Group Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. in January 24, 2007. Reason: Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instruc…. Verify recall #07086 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- January 24, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07086 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 the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes®" is printed on the front of the base.
Reason for recall
Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07086 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2007 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 300,000 |
| 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 fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement un…
- Check the recall number (07086) 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
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