The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with The Holmes Group, a heating fan manufacturer like the one pictured here, has recalled 180,000 of the units. According to the government agency, there have been 98 reports of minor property damage after the fans overheated. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The fans were sold at retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Linens N Things and Bed Bath & Beyond for between $40 and $90 during the period from July 2004 through June 2005.
Consumers who own one of the affected units can call The Holmes Group toll-free at (800) 593-4269 anytime to obtain a replacement.
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