Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 14195
Affected scope: About 151,600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. recalled This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue ….

Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. in May 29, 2014. Reason: The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbea…. Verify recall #14195 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 29, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14195 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

This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue and white. The rectangular heaters included in the recall are about 12 inches tall, 8 ½ inches wide and 5 ½ inches deep and have model number HCH1823M printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is on the bottom front of the unit and two knobs controlling the fan and the thermostat are on the top. The heater adjusts between a high and low heat setting and a fan only setting.

Reason for recall

The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain 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	14195
Date reported	May 29, 2014
Date initiated	May 29, 2014
Recalling firm	Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Affected scope	About 151,600
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 recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 29, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14195.

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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