Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Oil Filled Heaters Due to Scald Hazard

The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard.

Recall #: 15065
Affected scope: About 34,000 in United States

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

Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. recalled This recall involves Holmes brand oil-filled heaters that are black or white in color. Th….

Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Oil Filled Heaters Due to Scald Hazard was recalled by Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. in January 29, 2015. Reason: The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbea…. Verify recall #15065 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard..

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agency class: January 29, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15065 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 brand oil-filled heaters that are black or white in color. The heaters included in the recall are about 23 inches tall, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide and have model number HOH3000 or HOH3000B printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is near the power switch and temperature control. Products affected have a code on the heater plug blade within the following range: G192 through G298. No other codes are affected.

Reason for recall

The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam 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	15065
Date reported	January 29, 2015
Date initiated	January 29, 2015
Recalling firm	Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
Affected scope	About 34,000 in United States
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 for instructions on how to obtain a fu…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The oil-filled heaters can spray heated oil, posing a scald hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 29, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15065.

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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