NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 26, 2007

Release #07-168

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 306-2471

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in

cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary

recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using

recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Holmes(r) Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

Units: About 300,000

Distributor: The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.

Hazard: A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to

overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: The Holmes Group has received reports of 59

incidents involving the recalled heaters. There were 12 reports of minor

injuries including four reported burns. There were 36 reports of

property damage including four fires that caused between $41,000 and

$200,000 in damage.

Description: The recall involves Holmes oil-filled electric heaters with

model number HOH2505 and HOH2520. The model number and "Holmes(r)" are

printed on the side of the unit near the bottom.

Sold at: Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retailers

from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and

contact the Holmes Group to receive a free replacement heater.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Holmes Group

at (800) 306-2471 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at

www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.com

To see this release on CPSC's web site, please go to:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07168.html

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