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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 29, 2014
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Summary

Sunbeam has recalled approximately 151,600 Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters because they can overheat, creating a fire risk. The firm has received 132 reports of the units unexpectedly stopping or overheating, including ten reports of burned flooring and one report of smoke inhalation. These rectangular heaters were sold in black, purple, red, blue, and white colors at major retailers like Target and Walmart. Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Sunbeam for a full refund.

Risk

The heater's internal components can overheat during operation, potentially causing the unit to melt or ignite. This has already resulted in 10 reports of property damage to flooring and one instance of smoke inhalation.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottom of your heater for a white label containing model number HCH1823M to determine if it is part of this recall.
  2. Identify your heater by looking for the 'Holmes' logo on the bottom front and two control knobs for the fan and thermostat on the top of the unit.
  3. If your heater matches model HCH1823M, immediately stop using it and unplug it from the wall outlet.
  4. Contact Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or visit www.holmesproducts.com and click on 'Ceramic Heater Recall' for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
  5. For additional questions, you can contact the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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

Contact: Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Ceramic Heater Recall" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Holmes Oscillating Ceramic Heater
Model:
HCH1823M
Date Ranges: August 2013 to March 2014

Product Images

Holmes Ceramic Heater Model HCH1823M

Holmes Ceramic Heater Model HCH1823M

Holmes Ceramic Heater Model Number Location

Holmes Ceramic Heater Model Number Location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14195
Status: Active
Sold By: Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
Distributor: Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 151,600
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Ceramic Heater Recall" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response